A Chetak helicopter met with a ground accident on Saturday (4th November 2023) during maintenance taxi checks at INS Garuda, Kochi, resulting in the loss of life of one ground crew member. A Board of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the accident, Indian Navy said.<br />'' <br />''Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and all personnel of Indian Navy have mourned the loss of life and paid tributes to the ground crew member Yogendra Singh who lost his life in the accident at Kochi and extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.