India Pawanhans N3 ditching - Any more info?

[aviation3353]

Dear PPRune Members in India,

I just came across this news of ditching of a N3 operated by Pawanhans:

Pawan Hans chopper crash: Debris found, search operation underway for missing pilots - The Times of India (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pawan-Hans-chopper-crash-Debris-found-search-operation-underway-for-missing-pilots/articleshow/49668641.cms)

It is indeed sad and my prayers are with the affected families.

Does anyone have additional info?

[EC155B1]

Very sad to hear the news.Helicopter has been recovered but no trace about the Two pilots and the search is on.Reportadely it was a night training sortie at SLQ and the accident happend just after 3rd take off.Hope to hear good news from coast guard on survival of both the pilots.May they get traced sooner than later.
My prayer goes goes with the family and friends.