Navy chopper makes emergency landing

An Indian Navy Chetak helicopter made an emergency landing at the airfield in Port Blair after its engine developed a technical problem.

An Indian Navy Chetak helicopter made an emergency landing at the airfield in Port Blair after its engine developed a technical problem.

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During a routine sortie, the helicopter developed the technical snag when on its return leg to Port Blair, sources said.

The pilot had to make emergency landing immediately after all necessary measures were pressed into service, officials said.

The helicopter landed safely and the personnel on board were safe, command sources said.