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What Is a Pawan Hans Helicopter? Aircraft Carrying Seven Crashes Into Sea in Andamans, All Rescued

The helicopter crash was caused by a technical snag, and all seven onboard were rescued and hospitalized, officials confirmed.

  • On Tuesday morning, a Pawan Hans helicopter crashed into the sea near Mayabunder after departing Sri Vijaya Puram around 8.45 am, carrying seven people including the pilot.
  • A senior Civil Aviation official said a preliminary inquiry found a technical snag and the pilot made a crash-landing on the sea, while authorities have opened a formal inquiry.
  • Emergency responders retrieved all seven passengers and crew from mid-sea, and the rescued occupants were admitted to Dr Rajendra Prasad Hospital, Mayabunder for treatment.
  • Officials said all survivors are safe while investigators have yet to record the pilot's statement, and teams are arranging transfers of the injured occupants under treatment to Sri Vijaya Puram.
  • Pawan Hans officials could not be reached for comment as coverage of the February 24, 2026 incident continues.
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Moneycontrol broke the news in India on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
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