A helicopter crashed into the sea off the coast of Dubai on Thursday, September 8, 2023, with two pilots on board. The helicopter was a Bell 212, operated by AeroGulf, a commercial helicopter operator in the UAE.
The helicopter took off from Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai at around 8:00 PM local time for a night training flight. It crashed into the sea about 15 minutes later, off the coast of Jumeirah Beach Residences.
Rescue teams have recovered the wreckage of the helicopter, but the search is still underway for the two pilots. The names of the pilots have not been released.
The cause of the crash is not yet known. The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched an investigation.
The GCAA said in a statement that the helicopter was carrying two crew members and no passengers. The statement said that the search and rescue operation is ongoing and that the GCAA is working closely with all the relevant authorities.
The crash is the latest in a series of aviation accidents in the UAE. In January 2023, a helicopter crashed into a lake in Dubai, killing all four people on board. In February 2023, a plane crashed into a residential building in Sharjah, killing 25 people.
The UAE has one of the busiest airspaces in the world, with over 100,000 flights per year. The country has also been investing heavily in its aviation sector, with plans to build a new airport in Dubai and expand its existing airports.
The crash is a reminder of the risks involved in flying, and the importance of safety in the aviation industry. The GCAA has said that it will take all necessary steps to ensure that the investigation into the crash is thorough and that any lessons learned are implemented to prevent future accidents.
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