Out-of-control rescue helicopter crashes in UAE

A rescue helicopter crashed in Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, killing everyone on board, according to the country's civil aviation authority.

Authorities said all on board were killed in the crash. Source: Reuters

A rescue helicopter crashed on Saturday in the emirate of Ras Al-Khaimah, killing all crew members, the United Arab Emirates state news agency WAM said.

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al-Qasimi, ruler of Ras Al-Khaimah, ordered an investigation into the incident that took place at 5:50 pm (1350 GMT). 

"The General Civil Aviation Authority announced the crash of an Agusta 139 helicopter during a rescue mission in Jebel Jais in Ras al-Khaimah," said the report.

Authorities said all on board were killed in the crash. Source: Reuters

The UAE's National Search and Rescue Centre said there were four people on board.

The UAE comprises the emirates of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain.