Overview
- The Navy helicopter, which took off Monday from the Fourth Naval Region helipad in Mazatlán, lost engine power seconds after liftoff and made an emergency landing inside the base.
- Semar reported no injuries and said crews secured the site under standard safety protocols.
- Witness video shows a brief flash near the rotors about 18 seconds after takeoff, with reports citing a left‑engine failure that remains under review.
- Officials said technical inspections and insurance procedures are underway to assess damage and determine the cause.
- The incident drew added notice because members of the federal Security Cabinet were in Sinaloa the same day.