Question : SUBMERGING OF HELICOPTERS IN JUHU HANGER



(a) whether a number of helicopters of Pawan Hans were submerged in Juhu Hanger during the recent rain in Mumbai;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the extent of loss suffered as a result thereof?

Answer given by the minister

- MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )

(a) and (b):- Yes, Sir. 10 Dauphin helicopters and one Mi-172 helicopter were submerged in water at Juhu Hangar of Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited (PHHL). Additionaly one Mi-172 helicopter parked at ONGC oil rig Bombay High North (BHN) was destroyed in the fire on 27.7.2005.

(c):- PHHL is assessing the extent of loss in consultation with the Oriental Insurance Company with whom these assests are insured.