New Delhi (NVI): An Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopter had to do a forced landing in Sikkim today due to bad weather, IAF said.
While the helicopter sustained damage, all six personnel on board, that includes 4 aircrew of IAF and 2 personnel of Indian Army, are reported to be safe. One person has sustained injury, IAF said in a statement.
The chopper was on routine air maintenance sortie from Chaten to Mukutang in Sikkim.
The helicopter got airborne at 6:45 am and enroute, it force landed 10 NM (Nautical Miles) short of designated helipad due to bad weather, the Indian Air Force said.
Two recovery helicopters and an Army ground search party was launched for rescue.
An investigation has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident, IAF said.
