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IAF Chetak Helicopter makes precautionary landing near Gujarat's Jamnagar

ANI April 21, 2025 158 views

An IAF Chetak helicopter made a precautionary landing near Jamnagar during a routine training mission. Officials confirmed the aircraft was checked and found serviceable before returning to base. The IAF shared updates on X, assuring no damage or injuries occurred. Further details on the incident are still awaited.

"After conducting necessary checks and ascertaining it to be serviceable, the helicopter was flown back to base." – IAF"
Jamnagar, April 21: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Chetak helicopter made a precautionary landing near Jamnagar on Monday, during a routine training mission, IAF officials said in an official statement.

Key Points

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IAF Chetak helicopter lands safely in Gujarat

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Aircraft deemed fit after checks

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Routine training mission unaffected

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No casualties reported

Following thorough checks, the aircraft was deemed fit to fly and safely returned to its base.

In a post on X, IAF said, "After conducting necessary checks and ascertaining it to be serviceable, the helicopter was flown back to base."

https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/1914317394039967961

Further details awaited.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Glad to hear the pilots and helicopter are safe! Our IAF personnel are so well trained to handle these situations. 🇮🇳✈️
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Priya M.
Chetak helicopters have been serving us for decades. Maybe it's time to accelerate the replacement process with newer models?
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Amit S.
Professional handling by the crew! Precautionary landings show good judgment rather than taking unnecessary risks.
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Neha P.
I live near Jamnagar and saw the helicopter flying earlier today. Didn't realize anything was wrong - great job by the pilots!
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Vikram J.
The article could have included more technical details about what prompted the precautionary landing. Still, good to know everyone's safe.
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Sunita R.
Our armed forces always put safety first. Salute to the maintenance crews who keep these aircraft flying safely! 🙏

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