DUBAI: In a harrowing incident that unfolded on a Thursday evening, an AeroGulf helicopter plunged into the waters off the coast of Dubai, setting off a frantic search and rescue mission to locate its two pilots. The United Arab Emirates’ General Aviation Authority confirmed the incident and its ongoing response on Friday.
The ill-fated flight had originated from Al Maktoum International Airport before encountering a tragic fate. The helicopter involved was identified as a Bell 212, and it carried a diverse crew, with one pilot hailing from Egypt and the other from South Africa, according to information provided by the aviation regulator.
As news of the crash reverberated across the region, search and rescue teams swung into action, determined to locate and rescue the missing crew members. With grim determination, they successfully retrieved the wreckage of the Bell 212 helicopter, underscoring their relentless efforts to piece together the sequence of events that led to the accident.
