Indian Navy chopper makes emergency landing in Goa after oil leakage

All persons onboard are safe

An Army chopper at surveillance during a terror attack at the Army Brigade camp in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir.
An Army chopper at surveillance during a terror attack at the Army Brigade camp in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir.
IANS Panaji
Last Updated : Dec 09 2016 | 10:17 AM IST

An Indian Navy helicopter on Friday made an emergency landing after oil leakage was detected, officials said. All the persons aboard are safe.

"A Naval Chetak Helicopter (CH 418) has carried out an emergency landing off Hotel Lalit, about 60 km South of Goa, due to engine oil leak. All safe. A team ex Hansa despatched for assistance," Indian Navy spokesperson said.

According to the Navy officials, the Chetak was on routine sortie. The emergency landing was carried out as a precautionary measure.

 

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First Published: Dec 09 2016 | 10:14 AM IST

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