On November 4, 2023, at the naval air station INS Garuda in Kochi, India, a Chetak helicopter crashed during taxi maintenance, killing a ground crew member, Yogendra Singh.[1][2][3]
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | November 4, 2023 |
| Summary | Ground crash during maintenance taxi checks |
| Site | INS Garuda, Kochi, India |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Chetak helicopter |
| Operator | Indian Navy |
| Fatalities | One ground crew member |
Chief of the Indian Navy, Admiral R Hari Kumar, issued a statement of condolence on behalf of all members. A Navy spokesman said a Board of Inquiry was ordered to investigate the cause.[1][2]
References
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- ^ a b "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.