India, July 29 -- 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 assistan...