Naval aircraft crashes off Goa, 2 missing, 1 rescued
PTI, PANAJI | 25 March 2015 13:53 IST
An Indian Navy surveillance aircraft crashed about 25 nautical miles south-west off Goa with two officers on-board missing.
A Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft, which was on a routine training sortie, crashed yesterday at around 11 pm and two officers on board have gone missing, navy sources said.
A search and rescue operation has been launched following the crash.
"One survivor has been rescued. Search is on to locate two more officers including a pilot and observer," they said.
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Now Congressmen of Goa should immediately demand resignation of Parriker Defence Minister. Finally he is responsible for the same. Right?
- Madhav Bastodker, Ponda | 25 th March 2015 16:55
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