Kochi: A Remotely Piloted Aircraft or RPA of the Indian Navy crashed during take off just outside the Naval base in Kochi today, a Defence spokesperson said. No casualties were reported.
The incident occurred this morning when the Israeli-made pilotless aircraft or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) took off from the Naval airport for a routine sortie, he said.
The crash occurred due to technical reasons, the spokesperson confirmed.
"A remotely piloted aircraft 'Searcher' on a routine surveillance mission crashed north of the naval airfield INS Garuda after take off at 10:25 am," a Defence release said.
"However, there has been no casualty or damage to property. A Board of Inquiry as been constituted to investigate the cause of the accident," it said.
The spokesman said the crash has not caused any damage to the runway.
The incident occurred this morning when the Israeli-made pilotless aircraft or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) took off from the Naval airport for a routine sortie, he said.
The crash occurred due to technical reasons, the spokesperson confirmed.
The Indian Navy Searcher, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle crashed during a routine surveillance mission
The spokesman said the crash has not caused any damage to the runway.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Indian Navy 10+2 (BTech) Cadet Entry Begins, Check Steps To Apply Navy De-Inducts UH-3H Helicopter After 17 Years Of Service Indian Navy Invites Applications For Agniveer MR Musician Amid Huge Row, Karnataka Pauses Bill For Reservation In Private Sector Firms Travel Influencer Aanvi Kamdar Dies After Falling Off A Waterfall Near Mumbai BJP Subtly Asking Ajit Pawar To Quit "Mahayuti": Sharad Pawar's NCP Biden Tests Positive For Covid As Age Worries Mount Biden Says Could Drop Election Bid If "Medical Condition" Emerged Russia Says It's Ready To Work With Any US Leader Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.