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Light aircraft crash off Ras Al Khaimah kills pilot and co-pilot

The aircraft was operated by the Jazirah Aviation Club, known for its light aircraft services.

Light aircraft crash off Ras Al Khaimah kills pilot and co-pilot

The official seal of the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority.

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A light aircraft belonging to the Jazirah Aviation Club crashed into the sea off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and the co-pilot.

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) reported that its Air Accidents Investigation Section has received a report about the incident. Work teams and relevant authorities are currently investigating to determine the cause of the crash.

The GCAA extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families and relatives of the two victims.

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