Incident Overview
An aviation accident occurred involving a twin-engine aircraft operating out of the Dabolim-Hansa Naval Air Station in the State of Goa. The incident took place during a night training sortie conducted on behalf of the 310th Naval Air Squadron.
Crash Details
While flying at night, the aircraft crashed into the Indian Ocean. The impact site was located approximately 45 kilometers southwest of Dabolim Airport. The specific registration and model of the aircraft were not detailed in the provided source material, but it is confirmed to be a twin-engine type.
Casualties and Rescue
The crash resulted in significant loss of life among the three occupants on board. A pilot was successfully rescued from the water. Tragically, the other two individuals aboard the aircraft did not survive the incident. These fatalities included a second pilot and an observer.