India, Feb. 24 -- A Pawan Hans helicopter crashed into the sea shortly after taking off on Tuesday morning from Port Blair - a town in the northern part of Middle Andaman Island.

All passengers of the helicopter - two crew members and five others - were safe.

The incident took place around 9:30 am on Tuesday, Pawan Hans spokesperson said, adding that the helicopter experienced a "short landing incident near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands".

"The helicopter had taken off from Port Blair with two crew members and five passengers on board. All have been rescued and are safe. No injuries have been reported," the Pawan Hans spokesperson added.

Officials aware of the matter said the helicopter ditched into the sea 300 metres s...