Three missing after Indian Coast Guard helicopter crashes after emergency landing in Arabian Sea
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), which had recently saved 67 lives during cyclonic weather in Gujarat, was forced to make an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea during a rescue operation about 45 km from Porbandar. The incident occurred around 11 pm on Monday while the helicopter was conducting a medical evacuation for a seriously injured crew member aboard the Indian-flagged Motor Tanker Hari Leela, in response to a request from the vessel's Master.
The helicopter took off around 11 pm on Monday. As it approached the vessel, the chopper had to make an emergency landing at sea. The Indian Coast Guard has stated that the cause of this emergency landing is still under investigation.
The helicopter was carrying four aircrew members. One crew member has been recovered from the crash site, but the search for the remaining three continues. The wreckage of the aircraft has been located.
«During the said operation reportedly was forced to make an emergency landing at sea. One crewmember has been recovered and a search is in progress for the remaining three crew members. Aircraft wreckage has also been located.»
The Indian Coast Guard has launched a large-scale search and rescue operation. Four ships and two aircraft have been deployed to search for the missing crew members.
According to ICG officials, “Indian Coast Guard ALH, which saved 67 lives during recent cyclonic weather in Gujarat, was launched around 2300 hrs on 02 Sep 24 for medical evacuation of a seriously injured crew on board
