(ANI) NEW DELHI: A Pawan Hans helicopter carrying seven people, including two pilots, crashed into the sea near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Tuesday morning.The helicopter had taken off from Sri Vijaya Puram around 8.45 am and went down in the sea near Mayabunder at about 9.30 am. “A preliminary inquiry revealed that there was some technical snag, and the pilot made a crash-landing on the sea,” a senior Civil Aviation official said, as quoted by PTI.The passengers on board included three men, one woman, one child, and the two pilots. The rescued passengers—Rajita Devi and her infant Kamal Ch. Das, Sipra Saha, and Nambi Amma—have been admitted to Dr. RP Hospital in Mayabunder, where they are under observation and treatment. The pilots are also safe, local authorities said.“Around 9:30 a.m. today, a Pawan Hans helicopter experienced a short landing incident near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The helicopter had taken off from Port Blair with two crew members and five passengers on board. All have been rescued and are safe. No injuries have been reported,” a Pawan Hans spokesperson said.The spokesperson added, “All necessary safety protocols were followed, and authorities ensured the well-being of the crew and passengers,” as quoted by ANI.Authorities are assessing the situation, and further details regarding the cause and circumstances of the incident are awaited.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEx-Envoy Sikri Explains Anti-India Sentiment In Neighbourhood, India-Bangladesh Ties Under BNP GovtHafiz Saeed Link Surfaces As Delhi Police Bust Lashkar e Taiba Module Run From Bangladesh Base’Very Significant’: Expert Highlights Mark Carney’s India Agenda Ahead Of Key Meet With ModiIndian Envoy Praises NSA Ajit Doval’s Ottawa Visit As India, Canada Seal Strong Security Action PlanTharoor Lauds Modi Govt’s Move To Replace Lutyens’ Statue With Rajaji’s Bust At Rashtrapati BhavanKamal Maula Mosque At MP’s Bhojshala Built Using Parts Of Ancient Temples: ASICanada PM Mark Carney’s First India Trip Finalised, Major Focus On Uranium, Defence And Trade DealsAll Seven On Board Ranchi-Delhi Air Ambulance Killed In Crash In Jharkhand’s ChatraIndia’s First Counter-Terror Doctrine PRAHAAR: Playbook To Counter Hybrid Terror To RadicalisationBeechcraft C90 Air Ambulance Lost Radar Contact 23 Minutes After Takeoff From Ranchi123PhotostoriesBride-to-be Rashmika Mandanna’s Chocolate Protein Oat Pancake is all you need for a healthy beginning of the dayLiked Luca Guadagnino’s ‘American Psycho’? Then these black comedy thrillers on OTT, you simply can’t missNot just cheetahs: 5 lesser-known wildlife species thriving in Kuno8 nature‑inspired baby names with soft global soundsTravelling to Singapore What tourists should never do in the ‘Fine City’Forget Idli and Dosa: Try these 8 South Indian breakfast dishesFrom a spacious living room to a walk-in wardrobe: Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain’s approximate Rs 50 crore mansionLook at Vijay Deverakonda’s cherished family moments ahead of wedding with Rashmika MandannaHow 7 died in Jharkhand air ambulance crash: Key detailsNine different forms of Lord Narasimha according to your birth date123Hot PicksDelhi-Meerut RRTSIDFC First Bank shareGold rate todayEl Mencho deathIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingAAA stars in WWE 2K26Alysa Liu familyPatrick MahomesTop Stock RecommendationsSean McVayKamal Maula MosqueUday Bhanu ChibWWE Raw HighlightsTamil Nadu JEE MainGujarat High Court
NEW DELHI: A Pawan Hans helicopter carrying seven people, including two pilots, crashed into the sea near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Tuesday morning.The helicopter had taken off from Sri Vijaya Puram around 8.45 am and went down in the sea near Mayabunder at about 9.30 am. “A preliminary inquiry revealed that there was some technical snag, and the pilot made a crash-landing on the sea,” a senior Civil Aviation official said, as quoted by PTI.The passengers on board included three men, one woman, one child, and the two pilots. The rescued passengers—Rajita Devi and her infant Kamal Ch. Das, Sipra Saha, and Nambi Amma—have been admitted to Dr. RP Hospital in Mayabunder, where they are under observation and treatment. The pilots are also safe, local authorities said.“Around 9:30 a.m. today, a Pawan Hans helicopter experienced a short landing incident near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The helicopter had taken off from Port Blair with two crew members and five passengers on board. All have been rescued and are safe. No injuries have been reported,” a Pawan Hans spokesperson said.The spokesperson added, “All necessary safety protocols were followed, and authorities ensured the well-being of the crew and passengers,” as quoted by ANI.Authorities are assessing the situation, and further details regarding the cause and circumstances of the incident are awaited.
