New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- Trans Bharat Aviation, the operator of the helicopter that crashed in Uttarakhand's Joshimath on Friday, killing six people, provides helicopter charter and pilgrimage services across India.

Founded in 1991, the Delhi-headquartered company has come under scrutiny after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) announced a probe into the accident. Trans Bharat Aviation reported revenue of Rs.58 crore in FY25, according to The Company Check.

The helicopter, bearing registration number VT-HCX and identified as an AS350B3, crashed in a forest area near Chai village in Joshimath while flying from Badrinath to Dehradun. It had taken off from the Badrinath helipad at 1:14 pm with the pilot and five passengers on b...