Helicopter crash in Co Westmeath during training maneuver on July 30 kills instructor and student pilot.

A preliminary report by Ireland's Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) suggests a fatal helicopter crash in Co Westmeath occurred during a training maneuver on July 30th. Both the helicopter instructor, Antonin Kabelka, and student pilot, Niall Crosby, were killed in the crash. The report states there was no evidence of power loss or engine malfunction prior to impact. The investigation is ongoing before the final report is published.

August 28, 2024
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