Chetak helicopter crashes at naval airbase in Kochi; One trainee pilot killed, one injured
An Indian Navy Chetak helicopter crashed on the runway of INS Garuda during training on Saturday, seriously injuring two officers on board.
According to sources, the incident occurred around 2.30 pm. The helicopter, which has a seating capacity of seven people, was carrying two persons at the time of the incident. While both officers were seriously injured, the condition of one is said to be very critical.
It was on a routine training flight. Both the injured are undergoing treatment at the Naval Base Hospital here. Naval officials have not yet given any official statement in this regard.
