Indian Defence Review

Expectedly, route was embedded with low clouds and heavy spells of rain. Considering the gravity of the mission, the crew negotiated the weather in a professional manner and reached Tezu helipad, where the DC was called inside the aircraft and thereafter a thorough briefing was carried out. After flying to the general area, the aircraft was established into a search pattern. Seven survivors were spotted who had taken refuge on a dry patch of land which was surrounded by high trees. A steep approach was made and thereafter the helicopter descended into a low hover in a controlled manner and a ladder was lowered and the seven people were rescued.