The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has received the initial inquiry into the KP helicopter crash, which says bad weather and dense fog caused the accident in Mohmand district.
Five people were martyred.
KP helicopter crash: timeline and early findings
According to the report, the government helicopter took off at 10:30am for Salarzai, Bajaur.
It crashed near Chingi Banda in Mohmand on the return from relief operations.
Search teams used drone cameras to locate the site, and the crash was confirmed at 4:45pm.
The martyred pilots include Shahid Sultan and retired Wing Commander Aftab.
The bodies were airlifted to Peshawar. Officials said there was no rain at the crash location, but a high ridge was covered in clouds and thick fog.
Furthermore, the wreckage fell in a dry nullah.
Authorities said the cause was poor visibility and weather, not a mechanical fault in the early assessment.
In addition, a detailed technical report will follow standard procedure.
The helicopter was part of ongoing response efforts after severe weather across the north.
Cloudbursts, landslides and flash floods have caused heavy damage in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
More than 250 people have lost their lives in various incidents, according to initial counts.
Rescue teams remain on alert as unstable slopes and sudden water flows continue to pose risks.
The provincial government expressed condolences to the families of the martyrs and said support will be provided under service rules.
Weather checks and mission planning will be further tightened as relief work continues.
The KP helicopter crash inquiry will guide next steps to protect crews and speed safe delivery of aid.
