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.

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.
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. 


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