The chopper belonging to a private tour operator and registered in the Philippines crashed in Dachigam on Friday after losing contact with the ground control staff.
The French tourists led by ace heli-skiier Sylvian Saudan were on an expedition in the region. The other persons were Julian Coubas, Diana Schlegel and M Lucian.
While Saudan is still inside the chopper, three others were taken to a nearby CRPF camp, officials said.