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Kerala: Indian Navy's Chetak helicopter meets with accident in Kochi, one navy sailor dies

A Chetak helicopter of the Indian Navy met with an accident during ground maintenance in which a ground staff lost his life.

Reported By : Manish Prasad Edited By : Hritika Mitra
Kochi
Updated on: November 04, 2023 18:46 IST
Indian Navy's Chetak helicopter meets with accident in Kochi
Image Source : FILE Indian Navy's Chetak helicopter meets with accident in Kochi

A Navy sailor lost his life in an accident involving a Chetak helicopter during its ground maintenance checks at Naval air base INS Garuda in Kochi, Navy officials said on Saturday.

The Indian Navy chopper which was on a training flight, crashed soon after the lift-off, sources added.

India Tv - Yogendra Singh lost his life in the unfortunate incident

Image Source : ANI Yogendra Singh lost his life in the unfortunate incident

The soldier has been identified as Yogendra Singh, LAM. The navy officials further said that a 'Board of Inquiry' has been ordered to investigate the cause of the accident.

Condoling the death of the Navy personnel, Navy spokesperson said, "Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and all personnel of the Indian Navy mourn the loss of life and pay tribute to Yogendra Singh, LAM who lost his life in the unfortunate accident at Kochi and extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family."

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