Indian Navy chopper ditches off Mumbai, no casualties

Representative Image Via IANS

Representative Image Via IANS

Mumbai | An Indian Navy’s Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) during a routine sortie off Mumbai, ditched close to the coast, an official said.

A search and rescue operation was launched immediate Search and ensured safe rescue of the three-member crew by a naval patrol craft.

The causes leading to the mishap is not clear and the Indian Navy has ordered an inquiry, an official spokesperson said.

Indian Navy In a Tweet said, “Indian Navy ALH on a routine sortie off Mumbai ditched close to the coast. Immediate Search and Rescue ensured safe recovery of crew of three by naval patrol craft. An inquiry to investigate the incident has been ordered”.

Details were awaited.

IANS

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