Chetak Helicopter Crash at INS Garuda

The Chetak Helicopter Crash at INS Garuda occurred on November 4, 2023, at the naval air station, INS Garuda, in Kochi, India. It resulted in the death of one ground crew member.

Incident
The incident took place during maintenance taxi checks at INS Garuda. A Chetak helicopter was involved in a ground accident, which led to the death of the ground crew member.

Response
The Indian Navy issued a statement expressing its condolences and sorrow over the loss of life. Chief of Indian Navy, Admiral R Hari Kumar, and all Navy personnel mourned the death of the ground crew member, identified as Yogendra Singh.

In the statement, Admiral Kumar said that he and "all personnel of Indian Navy mourn the loss of life & pay tribute to Yogendra Singh” and extend their “heartfelt condolences” to his family.

A Board of Inquiry was ordered to investigate the cause of the accident, as per the Navy spokesperson.