Killucan helicopter crash
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | 30 July 2024 |
| Fatalities | 2 |
Around 15:30 on 30 July 2024 a helicopter crashed between Killucan and Raharney near the R156 road in County Westmeath, Ireland.[1] Two men died.[1]
Local residents described the aircraft as "plummeting suddenly" and said that it had crashed in a piggery behind the local GAA club.[1]
Emergency services are attending and the Air Accident Investigation Unit are sending investigators.[1] The aircraft concerned was a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, with registration N57NC.[2]
Raharney GAA Hurling club cancelled all training sessions scheduled for the club on the day of the crash, as the club grounds are close to the crash site.[3][1]
Gardaí have confirmed that two men in their 40s have died.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Two men dead following Westmeath helicopter crash". RTÉ News. 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ Saunders, James (30 July 2024). "Two men dead after helicopter crashes into building in Ireland as emergency services rush to the scene". GB News. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Live Area in 'total shock' following helicopter crash". RTÉ News. 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2024-07-30.