This morning, round 9.30 am, a Pawan Hans helicopter sporting seven other people, together with two staff contributors, crashed into the ocean. The entire other people had been rescued and feature been admitted to a medical institution. The helicopter took off from Ranghat within the North and Heart Andaman district.
“The helicopter took off from Sri Vijaya Puram round 8.45 am, and it crashed into the ocean round 9.30 am. A initial inquiry printed that there was once some technical snag, and the pilot made a crash-landing at the sea,” a senior Civil Aviation respectable stated.
An inquiry has been initiated, he stated.
Civil Aviation Director Nitesh Rawat stated, “A complete of 7 other people had been onboard, together with the pilot. All are protected, and we’re but to take the observation of the pilot. All injured people are underneath remedy at Dr Rajendra Prasad Health facility in Mayabunder. We’re seeking to convey the injured other people to Sri Vijaya Puram.”
“The helicopter took off from Port Blair at round 8.30 am for Ranghat. At 9.10 am, it took off for Mayabunder and was once to land at 9.30 am. It, on the other hand, ditched into the ocean 300 m in need of the runway. There have been 5 passengers on board and two staff contributors. All were rescued and are protected,” a Pawan Hans spokesperson knowledgeable.
A reduction helicopter has been despatched from Port Blair, he added.
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