Two people died in the collision near Killucan yesterday.
Air Accident Investigators are back at the scene of a helicopter crash which killed two men in Westmeath.
Two men in their 40s died in the collision near Killucan at around 3.20pm yesterday afternoon.
One of the men was an Irish national, while the second is understood to be from eastern Europe.
The AAIU is set to continue the recovery process this morning, with the wreckage to be examined at a facility in Gormanstown in Meath.
Graham Liddy is a former Head of Engineering with the AAIU, and says investigating crashes with small aircraft can be more difficult.
Declan Weir lives close to where the crash happened:
The AAIU has left the scene of the helicopter accident at Killucan Co. Westmeath, and will return in the morning to continue the recovery process to our wreckage examination facility at Gormanstown Co. Meath.
— AAIU IRELAND (@aaiu_ireland) July 30, 2024
Following the collision, a temporary airspace restriction has been put in place around Joristown Upper, which will in effect until 9pm this Friday.
It will impact the flying of aircraft, rockets & Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Safety notice: following a helicopter accident earlier today, a temporary airspace restriction has been put in place around Joristown Upper, County Westmeath. Effective Tuesday July 30th - Friday Aug 2nd, 2024. More details at https://t.co/02ZoIFEjQ3 #westmeath pic.twitter.com/Sv2uvJA6m0
— IAA (@IAApress) July 30, 2024
Taoiseach Simon Harris says he's thinking of everyone involved in the crash.
Thinking of all those involved in the Westmeath helicopter crash. This is a live operation and I am being kept briefed.
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) July 30, 2024
My thoughts & gratitude are also with all the emergency services working to help at this time
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