2 Indian Trainee Pilots Killed As Plane Crashes in Canada’s British Columbia

New Delhi: Two Indian trainee pilots died in a plane crash in Canada’s British Columbia province on Saturday, official said.

The pilots, Abhay Gadroo and Yash Vijay Ramugade were from Mumbai.

The twin-engined light aircraft, Piper PA-34 Seneca, crashed into trees and bushes behind a motel in the city of Chilliwack, Canadian police officials said.

Apart from Indian nationals, another pilot was also killed in the incident.

“The scene is contained and there were no other reported injuries or risks to the public in the area,” the Canadian police said in a statement.

The cause of the aircraft crash is still unknown and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada has started an investigation into the incident.