Kerala man killed in aircraft crash in Canada

31-Jul-2025

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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 Kerala.

Both men were aboard a Piper Navajo twin-engine plane which crashed on July 26 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 people.

The 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 added.