An Indian Navy's Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) during a routine sortie off Mumbai, ditched close to the coast, an official said.
A search and rescue operation was launched immediate Search and ensured safe rescue of the three-member crew by a naval patrol craft.
The causes leading to the mishap is not clear and the Indian Navy has ordered an inquiry, an official spokesperson said.
Details were awaited.
(With inputs from IANS)
