3 dead as Pawan Hans chopper with 7 ONGC employees crashes off Mumbai coast
At least three persons were killed after a Pawan Hans chopper carrying 5 ONGC employees crashed off Mumbai coast on Saturday. There were total seven people aboard the chopper – 5 ONGC staff and two pilots.
One Pawanhans Helicopter of ONGC flying from Juhu #Mumbai to ODA Offshore Development Area lost at Sea this morning. Total crew on board 05 besides two pilot. Large scale @IndiaCoastGuard SAR Operation underway. Debris located by CG Ship and one body recovered @DefenceMinIndia
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) January 13, 2018
The chopper, Dauphin N3, bearing registration number VT-PWA, took off from Juhu aerodrome at 10.25 AM in morning today.
The chopper was scheduled to land at the designated oil rig at Mumbai High at 11 AM.
@IndiaCoastGuard 05 Ships & 02 Aircraft engaged in extensive SAR operation in area for missing crew/pilots of ill fated aircraft. 03 bodies recovered. One body is identified as of Mr. Garg, DGM, ONGC. @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @PIB_India
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) January 13, 2018
Agrim, an Indian Coast Guard ship located the debris and picked up a …read more
