One death due to technical failure of Navy helicopter in Kochi. The accident took place on the runway of INS Garuda, the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command. The accident happened when the rotor blade of the helicopter hit the runway.
Chetak helicopter crashed during training. There were two people in the helicopter at the time of the accident. It is reported that they are safe. The accident happened around 2 pm. An official explanation from the Navy will be forthcoming.
