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Pawan Hans Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Andaman; All 7 Onboard Safe

A Pawan Hans helicopter experienced a short landing incident near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The aircraft, carrying two crew and five passengers, had taken off from Port Blair. All individuals were successfully rescued and reported safe with no injuries. The rescued passengers have been admitted to a local hospital for observation while authorities investigate the cause.

Key Points: Pawan Hans Helicopter Emergency Landing in Andaman, All Safe

  • Helicopter incident during landing
  • All 7 onboard rescued safely
  • Passengers include an infant
  • Admitted to hospital for observation
  • Cause of incident under investigation
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Pawan Hans chopper experiences landing incident at Mayabunder-Andaman; all passengers safe

A Pawan Hans helicopter had a short landing incident near Mayabunder, Andaman. All 7 onboard, including an infant, were rescued safely with no injuries reported.

"All have been rescued and are safe. No injuries have been reported. - Pawan Hans spokesperson"

Port Blair, February 24

A Pawan Hans helicopter faced trouble while landing near Mayabunder, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, around 9:30 am on Tuesday, officials said.

A Pawan Hans spokesperson 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: Pawan Hans spokesperson.

The spokesperson added, "All necessary safety protocols were followed, and authorities ensured the well-being of the crew and passengers."

As per reports, the passengers onboard 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, Mayabunder, and are under observation and treatment. The pilots are also safe, said the local authorities.

Authorities are actively assessing the situation, and further details regarding the cause and circumstances of the incident are awaited.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Flying in the Andamans is always a bit nerve-wracking. The weather can change so quickly. Hats off to the pilots for managing the situation and ensuring a safe outcome for all passengers. Real heroes!
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Aman W
While I'm relieved everyone is okay, the statement "all necessary safety protocols were followed" feels like a standard PR line after every incident. If protocols were followed perfectly, a "short landing incident" likely wouldn't occur. We need transparency in the investigation report.
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Suresh O
This is why we need better inter-island ferry services and maybe even small fixed-wing aircraft options. Over-dependence on helicopters is risky. Glad to hear Dr. RP Hospital is taking good care of them.
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Nidhi U
My heart goes out to the mother and her infant. Can't imagine how scary that must have been. Wishing a speedy recovery to all passengers under observation. The islands are beautiful but remote, safety must be paramount.
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David E
Visiting the Andamans last year, we used a Pawan Hans chopper. The service was efficient but the aircraft did seem quite old. Maybe it's time for fleet modernization, especially for such critical regional connectivity.

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