The Ecuadorian Air Force has grounded six Dhruv advanced light helicopters (ALHs) following a crash at a military parade.

The helicopter hit the ground after veering off course while flying in formation with two other helicopters over an air force base near Quito.

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The helicopter is one of the seven Dhruvs bought by the country from India’s Hindustan Aeronautics in a $50m deal, according to the Times of India.

The fleet will be grounded until the probe into the mishap is complete. A HAL team is stationed in Ecuador and is participating in the probe.

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