Indian Coast Guard Helicopter Crash in Gujarat Kills Three Crew Members

The ALH Dhruv helicopter crashed during a routine training sortie at Porbandar airport, raising concerns over the aircraft's safety record.

An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed on Sunday in Porbandar, Gujarat, killing all three crew members, including two pilots and an aircrew diver.
The crash occurred during a routine training sortie at 12:15 pm local time as the helicopter attempted to land, and the aircraft caught fire after impact.
The deceased crew members were identified as Commandant Saurabh, Deputy Commandant SK Yadav, and Pradhan Navik Manoj; their remains will be cremated with full honors.
This is the second ALH Dhruv crash in four months near Porbandar, prompting renewed scrutiny of the helicopter's safety and technical design issues.
The Indian Coast Guard and defense ministry have launched an inquiry into the incident, with investigators focusing on potential technical failures in the aircraft.