January 14, 2026 07:49 pm (IST)
Indian Navy helicopter makes precautionary landing
Mumbai, Aug 18 (IBNS): The Indian Navy helicopter Chetak made a precautionary landing in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, media reports said.
The landing was done fuel leak observed, source told The Times of India.
No damage to the aircraft or personnel were caused.
The helicopter was on its routine practice when the incident reportedly occurred.
"A support helicopter has been sent to provide assistance. The helicopter will fly out of the location shortly," Defence spokesperson in Mumbai told the newspaper.
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