Mumbai, Mar 8 (IANS): An Indian Navy's Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) during a routine sortie off Mumbai, ditched close to the coast, an official said.
A search and rescue operation was launched immediate Search and ensured safe rescue of the three-member crew by a naval patrol craft.
The causes leading to the mishap is not clear and the Indian Navy has ordered an inquiry, an official spokesperson said.
Details were awaited.