Indian Naval Chetak helicopter crashes near Vizag

Indian Naval Chetak helicopter crashes near Vizag

  • A Chetak helicopter belonging to the Navy on Wednesday crashed into a river near Anakapally town, about 50 kms from Vishakhapatnam.
    A Chetak helicopter belonging to the Navy on Wednesday crashed into a river near Anakapally town, about 50 kms from Vishakhapatnam.
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  • The crash left one dead and two others injured.
    The crash left one dead and two others injured.
  • According to initial reports, the pilot and three trainee pilots were injured, DIG Visakhapatnam range Swomya Mishra said.
    According to initial reports, the pilot and three trainee pilots were injured, DIG Visakhapatnam range Swomya Mishra said.
  • The mishap occurred when the chopper touched a high tension wire while flying low near Sarada river bridge, the DIG said.
    The mishap occurred when the chopper touched a high tension wire while flying low near Sarada river bridge, the DIG said.
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  • All the injured have been admitted to a local government hospital, he said.
    All the injured have been admitted to a local government hospital, he said.
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