An investigation into the Pawan Hans helicopter crash near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has found that floats were not armed and weather inputs were missing. The crash resulted in one fatality.

A Pawan Hans helicopter carrying seven people experienced a short landing and crashed into the sea near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. All individuals onboard were safely rescued.

The Pawan Hans helicopter had taken off from Port Blair with two crew members and five passengers on board, according to a spokesperson.