The Indian Navy on Monday stated a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (Searcher aircraft) crashed about one mile wanting the runway during a routine training sortie at INS Garuda, Kochi at about 5 pm on March 18.
“At about 5 pm on March 18, one Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)/ Searcher, during a routine training sortie at INS Garuda, Kochi, crashed about one mile short of the runway. No injuries or damage to property has been reported. Responding swiftly, a specialist team was dispatched to the site to ensure the crashed RPA is rendered safe. An inquiry to investigate the incident has been ordered,” stated the Indian Navy.
