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Plane crash kills 2 Indian trainee pilots in Canada’s British Columbia

First Published: 7th October, 2023 15:15 IST

They were flying a twin-engine light aircraft known as the Piper PA-34 Seneca when it crashed into trees and bushes behind a motel in Chilliwack

Two trainee pilots from India lost their lives in a plane crash in the British Columbia province of Canada on a Saturday, an India Today report said.

The two pilots, Abhay Gadroo and Yash Vijay Ramugade hailed from Mumbai. They were flying a twin-engine light aircraft known as the Piper PA-34 Seneca when it crashed into trees and bushes behind a motel in Chilliwack, a city in Canada, according to Canadian police officials.

Besides the Indian pilots, another pilot also lost their life in the incident. Fortunately, there were no other reported injuries or risks to people in the area, as stated by Canadian police.

The exact cause of the aircraft crash remains unknown, and an investigation has been initiated by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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