An Indian naval Chetak helicopter crashed at the INS Rajali Naval Air Base at Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu on Monday morning, officials said.
According to police and naval officials, three persons who were on board were safe.
The helicopter was carrying out a dry winching dual sortie when the incident happened about 70 km from here.
The helicopter suffered damage to its rotors. A probe has been ordered.
--IANS
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