Indian Navy's Chetak chopper crashes at Rajali base during training sortie in Tamil Nadu

The incident took place when the Indian Navy chopper was on a training sortie.
Image for representational purpose only.
Image for representational purpose only.

A Chetak CH442 chopper has reportedly crash landed at INS Rajali, the naval base in Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu. 

The incident took place when the Indian Navy chopper was on a training sortie. The main and tail rotors have been damaged in the crash. 

According to news agency ANI, the Chetak was carrying out dry winching. 

While the crew is reportedly safe, an official statement by the Navy awaited. 

(Further details awaited)

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