Training Aircraft Involved in Accident in Fujairah, Investigation Underway

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The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is currently investigating a tragic training aircraft accident that occurred in Fujairah airspace. The aircraft, which was carrying a flight instructor and a trainee, lost radar contact approximately 20 minutes after takeoff, sparking immediate concern and initiating search operations.

The body of the flight instructor has been recovered along the coast of Fujairah, though efforts continue to locate the trainee pilot and the wreckage of the aircraft. The search and rescue operations are ongoing, with teams from the GCAA and relevant authorities working together to find the missing pilot.

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The GCAA has expressed its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased flight instructor and has reaffirmed its commitment to working with all involved parties to support the ongoing search and rescue efforts.

An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway, and the GCAA has promised to provide further updates as additional details are gathered. The authority remains focused on determining the factors that led to the incident in order to ensure the safety of aviation training and operations in the region.