HAL slams reports with malicious intentions after Advanced Light Helicopter crash in Gujarat

ANI April 11, 2025 130 views

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has strongly responded to media speculation surrounding a recent Advanced Light Helicopter crash in Gujarat. The defence public sector undertaking claims that various media platforms are publishing biased and one-sided stories about the incident without seeking HAL's perspective. The crash, which occurred during a routine training mission, resulted in the tragic loss of three crew members at Porbandar airport. HAL emphasizes its commitment to working closely with customers like the Indian Air Force and maintaining high standards of aerospace engineering safety.

"These stories can harm the interests of HAL's stakeholders" - HAL Official Statement
Bengaluru, April 11: Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has said that speculative stories with malicious intentions have been written and published on various media platforms ever since the accident of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) operated by the Indian Coast Guard crashed in January.

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HAL challenges speculative media narratives about ALH helicopter crash

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Company asserts confident handling of complex aerospace challenges

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Board of Inquiry launched after fatal Porbandar incident

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Three crew members lost in training mission crash

"HAL would like to bring to the notice of all its stakeholders, media and all forms of publications--online, print, websites, blogs, social and digital media platforms, etc. that of late, ever since the unfortunate accident of ALH operated by the Indian Coast Guard in January, speculative stories with malicious intentions on HAL are being written and published on these platforms," HAL said in a statement.

"These stories are authored by so-called Defence analysts, former pilots, officers of the Defence Forces and arm-chair critics," it added.

The company said that these stories are written without offering HAL's perspective, and arguments are one-sided and biased. There are inaccuracies and references to outdated issues that HAL has long resolved by taking its customers into confidence.

HAL said that it cannot respond to or comment on all these reports one-on-one due to the sensitive nature of Defence issues and products.

"HAL would like to reiterate that it is working with all its customers, including the Indian Air Force, and is confident of handling the critical issues that are innate to the Defence Aeronautics and complex flying platforms," the company said.

"These stories can harm the interests of HAL's stakeholders and therefore this statement is being filed to protect the interests of all our stakeholders from being influenced by unwarranted and speculative stories," it added.

A Board of Inquiry was launched after an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed in Gujarat's Porbandar, resulting in the deaths of three crew members, including two pilots and one aircrew member.

According to officials, the incident occurred when the ICG ALH MK-III helicopter, on a routine training sortie, crashed while landing at Porbandar airport.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
HAL is doing great work for our nation's defense. These armchair critics should understand the complexity of aviation before spreading negativity. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Very sad about the crash and loss of lives. But I agree - media should wait for official reports instead of speculating. My heart goes out to the families of the crew members.
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Arjun S.
While I support HAL, I think they should be more transparent with investigations. Defense projects are public money after all. More openness would actually help counter misinformation.
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Sunita R.
The ALH Dhruv has served our forces well for years. One accident shouldn't define its legacy. Hope the inquiry brings clarity soon.
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Vikram J.
People forget aviation has risks everywhere - even Boeing has crashes. HAL helicopters have saved countless lives in rescue missions. Let's not jump to conclusions!
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Neha P.
The media should be responsible when reporting on such sensitive matters. Speculation helps no one and only creates panic. 🙏

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HAL Indian Coast Guard Helicopter Crash Defence PSU Aerospace Safety Gujarat Incident
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