3 Indian naval personnel killed in chopper crash
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
New Delhi, Oct 15, IRNA -- Three Indian naval personnel, including two officers, were killed on Monday when their Chetak helicopter crashed while landing at a naval base.
"All three personnel on board were died in the crash which took place at about 1000 hours. A board of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the causes behind it," pti reported quoting a Navy spokesperson in Delhi.
The chopper, which was flying from Mumbai to Bangalore, was making a scheduled refuelling halt at 'INS Hansa' naval air base, he said.
The rotor of the helicopter broke while landing, Navy sources said here, adding that the chopper then caught fire.
This is the first crash involving a naval helicopter this year. The Navy operates more than 60 of the ageing Chetak and Cheetah helicopters and has been looking for their replacement.
The force has recently issued a tender for procuring 56 twin-engine light utility helicopters from foreign vendors.
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Islamic Republic News Agency/IRNA NewsCode: 1029890
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