Porbandar: Indian Coast Guard ALH MK-III Helicopter CG 859 met with a mishap at Porbandar Airport Runway at about 1215 hrs on 05 January 2025. The ICG helicopter had 02 Pilots and 01 Air Crew Diver at the time of incident and was on a routine training sortie.

Immediately post incident, the crew were recovered and shifted to Government Hospital Porbandar, where they were declared brought dead. The reasons leading to the incident are being investigated by a Board of Inquiry.

The Mortal remains of the crew viz. Commandant (JG) Saurabh, TM, Deputy Commandant SK Yadav and Pradhan Navik Manoj will be cremated as per service traditions and honour.

We salute the three brave souls of the Indian Coast Guard who laid down their lives in the line of service to the Nation. DeshGujarat

Coast Guard Helicopter tragedy at Porbandar; 3 dead https://t.co/kiJHuw0lxZ pic.twitter.com/NAxDvATxws

— DeshGujarat (@DeshGujarat) January 5, 2025