| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | November 4, 2023 |
| Summary | Ground accident during maintenance taxi checks |
| Site | INS Garuda, Kochi, India |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Chetak helicopter |
| Operator | Indian Navy |
| Fatalities | 1 ground crew member |
The Chetak Helicopter Crash at INS Garuda occurred on November 4, 2023, at the naval air station, INS Garuda, in Kochi, India. It resulted in the death of one ground crew member.[1][2][3]
Incident[edit]
The incident took place during maintenance taxi checks at INS Garuda. A Chetak helicopter was involved in a ground accident, which led to the death of the ground crew member.[1][2]
Response[edit]
The Indian Navy issued a statement expressing its condolences and sorrow over the loss of life. Chief of Indian Navy, Admiral R Hari Kumar, and all Navy personnel mourned the death of the ground crew member, identified as Yogendra Singh.[1][2]
In the statement, Admiral Kumar said that he and "all personnel of Indian Navy mourn the loss of life & pay tribute to Yogendra Singh” and extend their “heartfelt condolences” to his family.
A Board of Inquiry was ordered to investigate the cause of the accident, as per the Navy spokesperson.[1][2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Navy helicopter crashes at INS Garuda runway in Kochi, 1 killed". India Today. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ a b c d "Chetak helicopter crashes at naval air station in Kochi, 1 dead | India News - The Indian Express". 2023-11-05. Archived from the original on 2023-11-05. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ "Naval sailor killed in Chetak helicopter accident in Kochi | Kochi News - Times of India". The Times of India. 2023-11-05. Archived from the original on 2023-11-05. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- [Link to a reliable news source reporting the incident]