NEW DELHI: A Pawan Hans helicopter carrying seven individuals, together with two pilots, crashed into the ocean close to Mayabunder within the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Tuesday morning.The helicopter had taken off from Sri Vijaya Puram round 8.45 am and went down within the sea close to Mayabunder at about 9.30 am. “A preliminary inquiry revealed that there was some technical snag, and the pilot made a crash-landing on the sea,” a senior Civil Aviation official stated, as quoted by PTI.The passengers on board included three males, one girl, one youngster, and the 2 pilots. The rescued passengers—Rajita Devi and her toddler Kamal Ch. Das, Sipra Saha, and Nambi Amma—have been admitted to Dr. RP Hospital in Mayabunder, the place they’re underneath commentary and therapy. The pilots are additionally protected, native authorities stated.“Around 9:30 a.m. today, a Pawan Hans helicopter experienced a short landing incident near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The helicopter had taken off from Port Blair with two crew members and five passengers on board. All have been rescued and are safe. No injuries have been reported,” a Pawan Hans spokesperson stated.The spokesperson added, “All necessary safety protocols were followed, and authorities ensured the well-being of the crew and passengers,” as quoted by ANI.Authorities are assessing the state of affairs, and additional particulars concerning the trigger and circumstances of the incident are awaited.
