Coast guard helicopter crashes in Gujarat's Porbandar during training, 3 dead

Sunday, 5 January 2025 (3 days ago)
The incident happened during a routine training sortie, officials said.

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The Indian Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the crash, and further details are awaited. This tragedy comes on the heels of a recent safety upgrade to the ALH fleet, implemented by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), aimed at addressing a series of previous accidents. Despite the...

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