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Indian Navy chopper makes emergency landing off Mumbai coast; three personnel rescued

An Indian Navy Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) on a routine sortie with three personnel on board made an emergency landing off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday.

Published: 08th March 2023 12:22 PM  |   Last Updated: 08th March 2023 12:22 PM   |  A+A A-

Image of Advanced Light Helicopter for representational purpose only (File Photo)

Image of Advanced Light Helicopter for representational purpose only (File Photo)

By PTI

MUMBAI: An Indian Navy Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) on a routine sortie with three personnel on board made an emergency landing off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, an official said.

The crew was rescued by a naval patrol aircraft, said the official.

"Indian Navy ALH on a routine sortie off Mumbai ditched close to the coast. Immediate search and rescue ensured the safe recovery of the crew of 3 by a naval patrol craft," the official said.

'Ditching' refers to an emergency landing on water.

An inquiry to investigate the incident has been ordered, the official added.

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