Chetak helicopter crashes at naval air station in Kochi, 1 dead

According to an official statement, the accident occurred during maintenance taxi checks at naval air station INS Garuda.

The deceased person has been identified as Yogendra Singh. (X/@indiannavy)

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A ground staff member of the Indian Navy died on Saturday after a Chetak helicopter crashed at the runway of the naval air station, INS Garuda in Kochi.

The deceased person has been identified as Yogendra Singh.

According to an official statement, the accident occurred during maintenance taxi checks. It added that a Board of Inquiry has been directed to investigate the cause of the accident.

Adm R Hari Kumar #CNS & all personnel of #IndianNavy mourn the loss of life & pay tribute to Yogendra Singh, LAM who lost his life in the unfortunate accident at Kochi and extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. https://t.co/83ZmXbsuqc pic.twitter.com/m9yyDM4JQM

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) November 4, 2023

According to sources quoted by PTI, The Indian Navy chopper, which was on a training flight, crashed soon after the lift off.

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