Light aircraft crashes in UAE, killing 2 pilots


  • World
  • Monday, 30 Dec 2024

DUBAI, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- A light aircraft from an aviation club crashed into the sea off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost emirate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday, killing the pilot and co-pilot, according to an official source.

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed the incident and announced that its Air Accidents Investigation Section has been alerted and is currently working with relevant authorities to determine the cause of the crash.

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