An indigenous Dhruv superior mild helicopters (ALH) of Indian Navy made an emergency touchdown in Arabian sea off Mumbai coast on Wednesday. Navy spokesperson stated that the chopper was on a routine sortie off Mumbai when it ditched near coast, prompting a direct search and rescue operation.
Indigenously manufactured Dhruv helicopter.(AP / Representational Image)
All three crew members on board Dhruv helicopter have been rescued by naval patrol craft and an inquiry has been ordered to probe the incident, the spokesperson added.
“Indian Navy ALH on a routine sortie off Mumbai ditched close to the coast. Immediate Search and Rescue ensured safe recovery of crew of three by naval patrol craft. An inquiry to investigate the incident has been ordered,” the spokesperson stated in a tweet.
ALH Dhruv is a twin engine, multi-role, multi-mission new technology helicopter within the 5.5 ton weight class, and is “type –Certified” for Military operations by the Centre for Military Airworthiness Certification (CEMILAC).
(Further particulars awaited…)
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