One dead, 2 hurt as RAFO helicopter crash lands

MUSCAT: A source in the Ministry of Defence said that a navigator lost his life while two pilots suffered minor injuries after a Royal Air Force of Oman helicopter (NH90) made an emergency landing last week. The helicopter was performing a regular training task, the official said. The Royal Air Force of Oman has offered condolences to the family of the deceased Hilal bin Taleb bin Mohammed al Hashimi, praying to the Almighty Allah to grant his soul mercy and grant his family patience. — ONA