Pawan Hans chopper makes emergency landing in Indian Ocean

February 24, 2026

A helicopter operated by Pawan Hans Limited made an emergency landing in the Indian Ocean off the Andaman coast on Monday. The chopper had five people onboard at the time of the incident, officials said.

Emergency Landing at Sea

According to initial reports, the helicopter was forced to make a precautionary landing in the sea after encountering a technical issue during flight. The exact cause of the emergency is yet to be officially confirmed.

Passengers Safe

All five occupants onboard are reported to be safe. Authorities immediately initiated standard emergency response procedures following the landing. Further details regarding rescue operations and recovery of the aircraft are awaited.

About Pawan Hans Operations

Pawan Hans is India’s premier government-owned helicopter service provider, operating flights for offshore services, inter-island connectivity, and emergency support missions, particularly in remote and coastal regions such as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Investigation Underway

A detailed technical inspection and inquiry will be conducted to determine the reason behind the emergency landing. Aviation safety authorities are expected to review the incident as per established protocols.