A Pakistan Navy Sea King helicopter crashed during a routine training flight in Gwadar, Baluchistan province, resulting in the tragic loss of all three crew members. The navy attributed the crash to a technical issue and initiated an investigation.
A video of the incident circulating on social media showed the helicopter attempting to regain control before breaking apart and plummeting to the ground. Training mission accidents are not uncommon in Pakistan, and official details and investigation reports are typically not disclosed to the public.
This incident follows a similar tragedy in September 2022 when an army helicopter crashed during an overnight mission in Baluchistan, claiming the lives of all six military personnel on board.