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Westmeath helicopter crash victim will be “deeply missed”

Gardaí (Irish police) have said that formal identification of the co-pilot, who is from Eastern Europe, has taken place.

Meanwhile, the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) – which is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash – are appealing for any witnesses who may have photos or videos of the helicopter flying in the vicinity of Killucan on Tuesday afternoon to contact them.

It is anticipated that a preliminary report by the AAIU will be published within a month, according to Ireland’s state broadcaster, RTÉ.

The Republic’s Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, also sent his condolences to the families of both men.

Speaking on Wednesday, Mr Ryan said: “We were informed straight away yesterday and the air investigation unit went up straight away.

“So obviously they have to carry out their job and it’s a terrible tragedy.”


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