Navy copter makes emergency landing near Uran

A Chetak helicopter carrying out routine practice made a precautionary landing owing to a glitch at Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) near Uran in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

A Chetak helicopter carrying out routine practice made a precautionary landing owing to a glitch at Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) near Uran in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

CPRO commander Rahul Sinha (defence) said, “There is no damage to the aircraft or any personnel. A support helicopter has been sent to provide assistance. The helicopter will fly out of the location shortly.”

During routine practice, the pilot suspected a fuel leak and decided to land at the ALG in Uran. A team will look into the leak.