DUBAI: At least two people, including a Pakistani pilot, have died after a small plane crashed off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The incident occurred on December 26, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed on Sunday, saying investigations were underway to determine the cause.
The pilot, identified as Frianza Parveen, was a 26-year-old Pakistani woman who died in the crash, while her companion was identified as 26-year-old Indian doctor Sulaymaan Al Majid.
Diplomatic officials said the pilot’s body would be repatriated to Pakistan today.
The plane of a private tourist aviation club was used for tourist purposes and crashed into the sea.
Sulaymaan’s father told Khaleej Times that the crash happened shortly after take-off at 2pm near the Cove Rotana Hotel near the beach. He chartered a plane for the tour and his family was at the club to watch the experience.
