Investigation continues into fatal helicopter crash
Summary
An investigation is underway into a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight, where three people died. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is collecting evidence and the wreckage was removed. The investigation might take up to a year to conclude.Key Facts
- The crash happened on Monday morning near Shanklin on the Isle of Wight.
- Three people, Justyna Czoska, Wojciech Kowalkowski, and Simon Hewitt, died in the crash.
- One person was airlifted to a trauma center at University Hospital Southampton.
- The helicopter, a Robinson R44 II, took off from Sandown Airport around 09:00 BST.
- It was conducting a flying lesson with four people on board, including the pilot.
- Witnesses reported seeing the helicopter spirally before it crashed at 09:20.
- The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is leading the investigation, which may take 12 months.
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