Kochi: A Chetak helicopter of the Indian Navy crashed on the runway of the Naval airport at Willingdon Island near Kochi on November 4 noon, resulting in the death of a personnel on board, it has been learnt. Another was injured.
The helicopter is said to have operated from INS Garuda, the Naval air station next to the Southern Naval Command in Kochi.
“Adm R Hari Kumar CNS & all personnel of Indian Navy morn the loss of life and pay tribute to Yogendra Singh, LAM who lost his life in the unfortunate accident at Kochi and extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family”, wrote Indian Navy Spokesperson.
Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and top officials mourned the loss of life and paid tribute to Yogendra Singh, LAM, who lost his life in the accident at Kochi and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the spokesperson of the Indian Navy said.