A tragic accident occurred at Porbandar airport in Gujarat, India, when an Indian Coast Guard helicopter crashed during a training exercise. The crash resulted in the deaths of three crew members, including two pilots.

Indian media reports confirm the fatalities, citing Indian Coast Guard officials who have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. A search and rescue team quickly located the wreckage and recovered the bodies of the three deceased, along with two injured individuals.

A Coast Guard spokesperson stated that while a full investigation is underway, initial indications suggest a technical malfunction may have been responsible for the crash.

The spokesperson did not provide further details about the nature of the injuries sustained by the two survivors.

This incident recalls a similar tragedy in 2021, where a helicopter crash claimed the lives of 13 officers, including India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat.