Overview
- Megan Elizabeth Roberts, 27, went missing after a solo flight from Bir-Billing on October 18 and was found dead on October 20 in the Dhauladhar range near Talan Jot at roughly 3,900 meters.
- Her body was recovered by teams using helicopter support and airdropped rescuers, then airlifted after being lowered with ropes from the high-altitude crash site.
- A post-mortem was conducted at Tanda Medical College and her remains were handed over to friends and the embassy before a cremation in Bir on October 21.
- Austrian pilot Jakob Krammer shared GPS coordinates on Monday and was heli-rescued on Tuesday near the Dehnasar area; officials said he was safe after medical checks.
- Kangra district authorities and the Billing Paragliding Association led the operations and are examining causes such as weather, equipment, or navigation at a site with a record of frequent accidents.