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India Today
2 days ago
- General
- India Today
Kerala man killed in aircraft crash in Canada, second such death in July
An Indian national was among the two killed in a commercial survey plane crash in Canada's Newfoundland province, the Consulate General of India in Toronto confirmed on Tuesday. The deceased Indian citizen, Gautam Santhosh, was a resident of men were aboard a Piper Navajo twin-engine plane which crashed last Saturday evening near the airport in Deer Lake, according to a report in CBC. It was a small aircraft that could carry a total of eight Consulate General in Toronto, in a post on X, 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," it Consulate said it was in close contact with the bereaved family to provide all necessary Mission also tagged the post to the Chief Minister's Office of Kerala, High Commission of India in Ottawa, and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).Earlier, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) reported that the aircraft carried two individuals, both of whom were pronounced dead at the crash Saturday, July 26, at approximately 5.35 pm, Deer Lake RCMP responded to reports of a plane crash near the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH), near the Deer Lake Airport. The crash prompted the immediate closure of the TCH for several hours to allow emergency personnel – including Deer Lake Airport responders, emergency medical services, and Deer Lake Fire Rescue – to respond to the scene, RCMP Naysmith, owner and responsible executive of British Columbia-based Kisik Geospatial and Aerial Survey, the company that owns the plane, expressed grief over the loss of lives. Santhosh worked with the company."We are devastated and heartbroken by this loss," Naysmith said, CBC reported, citing his statement."Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to the families of the deceased and their loved ones," Naysmith said the company will provide support "in any and every way possible".Earlier in the month, an Indian student pilot, also from Kerala, died in a mid-air collision in Canada's Manitoba Lake Mayor Mike Goosney confirmed that the crash occurred outside the town."It's not every day, it's never, that you hear of a plane crash," Goosney told to the report, large clouds of smoke were seen near the crash site.- Ends
News18
2 days ago
- General
- News18
Indian national killed in plane crash in Canada
Agency: PTI Ottawa, Jul 29 (PTI) An Indian national has died in a small plane crash near Deer Lake in eastern Canada, the Consulate General of India in Toronto said on Tuesday. The plane crashed shortly after take-off near the Deer Lake Regional Airport on Saturday evening, according to CBC news. '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," the Consulate said on social media. It said it is in close contact with the bereaved family and local authorities in Canada to provide all necessary assistance and support. 'We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time," it added. The Transportation Safety Board said a Piper PA-31 Navajo aircraft registered to Kisik Aerial Survey Inc. crashed about a kilometre south of Deer Lake Airport after taking off on a local flight on July 26. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the crash prompted the immediate closure of the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) near the Deer Lake Airport for several hours to allow emergency personnel to respond to the scene. 'Two persons were on board the flight: the pilot, a 54-year-old man, and his lone passenger, a 27-year-old man. Both occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene," it said in a statement. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, it added. 'We are devastated and heartbroken by this loss," Kisik Aerial Survey Inc. owner Andrew Naysmith said in a statement. 'Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to the families of the deceased and their loved ones," Naysmith said. 'We will not be releasing the names of anyone involved with this incident, that information will be provided by the proper authorities." 'The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Transport Safety Board of Canada and Kisik will support that investigation in any and every way possible," Naysmith added. PTI SKS ZH view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 19:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
3 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Indian national killed in small plane crash in Canada's Newfoundland
Canada: One Indian national was killed in an air mishap involving a commercial survey aircraft in Canada's Newfoundland, the Consulate General of India in Toronto said in a statement on Tuesday. A small plane crashed near an airport in Canada's Deer Lake in Newfoundland on the evening of July 26, according to local media reports. In this accident, an Indian national, Gautam Santhosh, was killed, the Indian Consulate General in Toronto said on Tuesday. The Indian mission also offered its condolences and assured to provide all the support and assistance to the family of the deceased. Taking to X, the Consulate General wrote, "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." Santhosh, originally from Kerala, was employed by the Delta, British Columbia-headquartered Kisik Aerial Survey Inc., which operated the Piper PA-31 Navajo aircraft. Earlier, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed that two people were onboard the aircraft when the crash occurred, and both were declared dead on the scene. The owner of the British Columbia-based company, Kisik Geospatial and Aerial Survey, Andrew Naysmith, following the mishap, said, "We are devastated and heartbroken by this loss." "Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to the families of the deceased and their loved ones," he added. The aircraft involved in the crash was reportedly a 'Piper Navajo twin-engine plane', which can hold up to eight passengers at once. It was, however, reported that Naysmith denied the release of any names involved in the crash immediately, saying that the information regarding the same will only be provided by the authorities in charge. Investigations were undertaken by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). Followed by the crash, Naysmith said that the company will "provide support in any and every way possible."
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
At least one person dead in western Newfoundland plane crash
DEER LAKE – The Transportation Safety Board has sent investigators to the site of a plane crash in western Newfoundland after a small plane crashed Saturday afternoon. The Transportation Safety Board says a Piper PA-31 Navajo aircraft registered to Kisik Aerial Survey Inc. crashed about a kilometre south of Deer Lake Airport after taking off on a local flight. Kisik Aerial Survey Inc. owner and accountable executive Andrew Naysmith indicated the crash was fatal in a statement on the company's website that says they are 'devastated and heartbroken by this loss.' It's not immediately clear how many people were on board the flight and Naysmith says the company will not release the names of anyone involved. Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP said earlier in a post on social media that the Trans-Canada Highway was closed in both directions in the area of the Deer Lake airport, but the highway has since reopened. The Mounties say they are working with the Transportation Safety Board investigators. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 26, 2025.
Daily Record
01-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Gary Naysmith on his two big Scotland regrets as Tartan Army hero recalls his strike that downed Iceland
Everton and Hearts icon scored his one and only international goal against this Friday's opponents. One of the proudest moments of Gary Naysmith's career arrived for Scotland against Iceland. He might not have known it at the time but the Nordic nation also played a part in one of his major regrets. The former Everton and Hearts ace boasts a perfect four wins from four against the Icelanders and scored his one and only goal for Scotland in a 2-0 Euro qualifying success in Reykjavik in 2002. But his 46th and final appearance arrived back at Hampden in a 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory against Eidur Gudjohnsen and co seven years later. And as the two nations prepare to lock horns for the first time since that April 2009 evening, Naysmith admits his biggest disappointment from a 20-year playing career was falling just short of 50 caps and entry to the Hampden roll of honour. That and a failure to qualify for a major tournament with his country. It's a different story now with the latest squad having reached the last two European Championships. And given the number of hall of famers at Steve Clarke 's disposal, Naysmith reckons reaching a first World Cup for 28 years is also now a real possibility. The latest quest begins with Friday's friendly clash against Iceland in Glasgow before Clarke finalises his squad for the World Cup qualifiers starting in September. And Naysmith, now manager at Stenhousemuir, said: 'Every game is big for Scotland and these players seem to appreciate that. I loved playing for my country. 'My only Scotland goal was against Iceland - with my right foot as well! I was playing centre midfield which was an unusual position for me but the goal is something I will always cherish. 'I remember the cross coming in, taking a decent touch and then.. listen when I swing with my right foot the first thing I was just trying to concentrate on was making sure I actually hit the ball! 'I caught it well and it was one of those ones you know is going in straight away. The feeling of scoring for Scotland is incredible. 'Playing for your country's a big thing but then actually scoring for your country's something else. It was one of the highlights of my career, no doubt about it. 'I crossed for Christian Dailly's opener as well so it was a good trip all round. 'Four games against them and four wins isn't bad. My wife also booked us a weekend in Iceland for my 40th birthday so there's been quite a significant link with Iceland. 'But the 2-1 win in 2009 turned out to be my last appearance. I was only 30 so my international career ended quite suddenly.' A hamstring injury picked up with Sheffield United two weeks after that game refused to go away and Naysmith missed an entire year. But never would he pull on a Scotland jersey again. He said: 'I was very lucky to get 46 caps - 45 of them starts. I've not got too many regrets in my career. But the two I do have are both with Scotland - not getting to a major tournament and not getting 50 caps and into the Hall of Fame. 'The second one is probably the bigger regret. It would have been a nice thing to show the grandkids to take them and see the Hall of Fame at Hampden. 'I'd have really loved to be able to say I got 50 caps for Scotland. And I should have got that. I missed too many squads through injury.' Now managing Stenhousemuir, Naysmith will be backing Clarke's side as a fan on Friday night. With newly crowned Serie A champions Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour in the ranks beside Coppa Italia winner Lewis Ferguson, Torino's Che Adams and Premier League big guns John McGinn, Andy Robertson and Kieran Tierney there's no shortage of top level quality. And it's a gathering of experience Naysmith hopes can help Clarke's troops get over the line when the World Cup qualifiers begin. He said: 'We have a lot of players who are doing really well in the big leagues. Our teams also had that. Players who were playing sporadically in England or at Rangers or Celtic, big clubs. 'But these lads going abroad and doing well helps the national team. Hopefully this can be their year. 'The choices we have in midfield especially is very strong. 'You wonder if we have a definite centre half pairing. And striker is a bit of an issue - we don't seem to have an out and out first pick. 'But midfield is so strong and it's interesting to see how Steve will fit them all in.' Former Hearts man Andy Irving is the newcomer to the engine room. The West Ham star has his chance to impress Clarke. And although Naysmith never worked with the 25-year-old playmaker at Hearts he came up against him plenty as manager of Queen of the South. He said: 'Technically Andy is superb. He was on loan at Falkirk and one thing you know is that his passing ability is exceptional. 'You had to make sure he never got a lot of time on the ball or he would hurt you. There's parts of his game he has obviously worked hard on in various different countries. 'It's an unbelievable story. It shows you, you have to go and play. You get to a certain age and you need games. 'That's why I left Everton at 28. I had an another three-year deal on the table but I knew in my heart of hearts that I probably wasn't going to be starting in the big games. 'I just wanted to play so I moved on. That's what these boys are doing and they will benefit for that.'
