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Accident involving ALH MK-III helicopter of ICG at Porbandar

India - Press Information Bureau

Ministry of Defence

Posted On: 05 JAN 2025 5:54PM by PIB Delhi

An ALH MK-III helicopter of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) met with an accident at Porbandar Airport Runway in Gujarat at about 1215 hrs on January 05, 2025. The ICG helicopter, with two pilots and one aircrew diver, was on a routine training sortie.

Immediately after the incident, the crew were recovered and shifted to Government Hospital, Porbandar, where they were declared brought dead. The reasons leading to the incident are being investigated by a Board of Inquiry.

The mortal remains of the crew viz. Commandant (JG) Saurabh, Deputy Commandant SK Yadav and Manoj Pradhan Navik will be cremated as per service traditions and honour.

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SR/Savvy

(Release ID: 2090353)



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