DUBAI, Dec 30, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – 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.
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.