Three killed as helicopter crashes during flying lesson on Isle of Wight
Three killed in helicopter crash on Isle of Wight
- Three people have died and a fourth is in a serious condition after a helicopter crashed on the Isle of Wight during a flying lesson.
- The incident involved a Robinson R44 II helicopter operated by Northumbria Helicopters, which departed from Sandown Airport around 9 am.
- Four people, including the pilot, were on board the aircraft when it came down in a field near Ventnor.
- Emergency services, including air ambulance and fire crews, rushed to the scene, and a major incident was initially declared.
- The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has deployed a team to investigate the cause of the crash, which is not yet confirmed.