TAG 91.1

TAG STEADY NA
Mahal Kita, Mahal Mo Sya, Mahal Nya Ay Iba
Morissette

Listen To TAG 91.1

Search underway for helicopter crew after crash

Friday, 8 September 2023 08:41

By ARN News Staff

WAM

A helicopter crashed off the coast of UAE on Thursday during night training and a search is underway for its crew of two pilots, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said on Friday.

The Bell212 helicopter, belonging to AeroGulf and bearing the registration mark A6-ALD, had taken off from Al Maktoum International Airport.

The Air Accident Investigation Sector at the GCAA said they received a report of the crash at around 8:30 pm on Thursday.

One of the pilots of the helicopter is Egyptian and the other is South African, the UAE aviation regulator said.

In a statement, the authority added that "search and rescue teams recovered the wreckage, and the search is still underway for the plane’s crew, and the air accident investigation team has moved to the site".

More from Local News

Two face legal action over offensive social media broadcast

The UAE's National Media Authority has taken legal action against two individuals for violating media regulations and content standards.
1 dead, 5 injured after gas cylinder blast at Dubai car showroom

Dubai Civil Defence teams have completed response operations following a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Rain alert for parts of UAE

The National Centre of Meteorology says parts of the UAE will see cloud build-up and rainfall of varying intensity through Friday, mainly across the eastern and southern regions.
Dubai sets up media committee to counter fake news, misinformation

A new committee will be set up in Dubai to counter misinformation and false news through clear, transparent communication, and safeguard the Emirate's development achievements.
UAE marks 1,000 days of humanitarian mission supporting Gaza

The UAE marked 1,000 days of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 on Sunday, its humanitarian mission providing emergency relief, medical care and recovery support to people in the Gaza Strip.
UAE continues to send more aid convoys to Gaza

The UAE has sent five more aid convoys to the Gaza Strip this week as part of the ongoing 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3' campaign that provides humanitarian and relief assistance to the Palestinian people.
UAE and Kuwait foreign ministers discuss regional developments

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs held talks on Sunday with Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
UAE President, Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine crisis and bilateral ties

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, focusing on bilateral cooperation and the latest developments in the Ukraine conflict.

Recently Played

Mahal Kita, Mahal Mo Sya, Mahal Nya Ay Iba
Morissette
So Slow
Freestyle
Officially Missing You
Tamia

Latest Blogs

Pinoy Bulletin August 03 - 7, 2026
Pinoy Expat Corner

Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities!
Pinoy Tribe with FitKada DXB
Pinoy Expat Corner

What inspired them to choose running as their form of exercise despite their busy work schedules as OFWs?
Pinoy Bulletin July 27 - 31, 2026
Pinoy Expat Corner

Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities!