A 27-year-old Indian national has been identified as among the two victims of an air mishap that occurred on Saturday in Canada, the second such tragedy this month. Gautam Santhosh, a technical expert with an aerial survey company, was on board a small aircraft when it crashed. In a statement, India’s Consulate in Toronto said, “With deep sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Gautam Santhosh, an Indian national, who lost his life in an accident involving a commercial survey aircraft near Deer Lake, Newfoundland.”
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time. The Consulate is in close contact with the bereaved family and local authorities in Canada to provide all necessary assistance and support,” the message added.Santhosh, originally from Kerala, was employed by the Delta, British Columbia-headquartered Kisik Aerial Survey Inc, which operated the Piper PA-31 Navajo aircraft.According to the Newfoundland and Labrador detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) NL two persons were on board the flight: the 54-year-old pilot, and his lone passenger, a 27-year-old man. Both occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene. The pilot has yet to be named.
In a statement, India’s Consulate in Toronto said, “With deep sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Gautam Santhosh, an Indian national, who lost his life in an accident involving a commercial survey aircraft near Deer Lake, Newfoundland.”“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time. The Consulate is in close contact with the bereaved family and local authorities in Canada to provide all necessary assistance and support,” the message added.Santhosh, originally from Kerala, was employed by the Delta, British Columbia-headquartered Kisik Aerial Survey Inc, which operated the Piper PA-31 Navajo aircraft.
According to the Newfoundland and Labrador detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) NL two persons were on board the flight: the 54-year-old pilot, and his lone passenger, a 27-year-old man. Both occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene. The pilot has yet to be named.