Three people died and a fourth remains died in a critical condition after a helicopter crashed in a field during a flight lesson on the Isle of White.
Four people including a pilot were on the aircraft, who crashed nearby VentnerOperator Northumbria helicopters said. A person was airlifted at a major trauma center at the University Hospital Southampton, according to a Hampshire and a spokesperson for the Isle of White Air Ambulance.
The spokesperson said, “Our views are with him, and all the people involved in today’s incident.”
“We can confirm that three people have died after a helicopter accident on the Isle of White this morning,” Hampshire and Isle of White Constabulary said in a statement.
“In total, four people were on board, one person was currently in a serious position in the hospital.
“At this time we are unable to provide more information about those involved, as efforts continue to contact and support their families.”
Air accident testing branch Said that it has deployed a team and an investigation is going on. The reason has not been confirmed yet.
The aircraft G-OCLV said the operator at Newcastle International Airport said that it is giving “full support” to the authorities. The aircraft is listed as Robinson R44 II helicopter.
Northumbria helicopters said: “The flight, which left the Sandown Airport at around 9 am, was taking four passengers, including the pilot, to the board, and taking a flying lesson.”
emergency services After being alerted at 9.24 pm, he reached the spot that A Helicopter The A3020 came down to a ground near Shanklin Road.
Just four minutes after alert, 9.28 pm, Hampshire And Isle of Wight Air ambulance dispators deployed an air ambulance for the incident.
The road was closed due to emergency vehicles at the scene and urged to clarify the public.
A spokesman for the Hampshire and the Isle of White Air Ambulance said, “A doctor and a specialist and a specialist care team is working with our emergency service colleagues.”
The firefighters of Newport, Ventner and Shanklin were also called out shortly before 09.30, a Hampshire and a spokesman for the Isle of White Fire and Rescue Service.
A major event was declared to coordinate a multi-agency response, but later stood down.
Witness Leh Goldsmith told Isle of White County Press She was going towards Shanklin when she saw the helicopter “spilling”, before he got out of the sight and came down in a hedge.
She said she was the first at the scene and saw that four people were on the board there, and they believed that the airbags had become active.
In a statement, the Shanklin Town Council said: “The Shanklin Town Council was shocked to hear about the incident related to a joyous flight helicopter crash landing on the outskirts of the city.
“This bank holiday, as well as hosting the scooter rally on the island, has several organized programs that run from the Sandown Airport. One of them is regular flights that give visitors the ability to see the beach from the air.
“It’s a sad Accident And the pilot gives a huge credit for bringing the helicopter down in an area away from any manufactured areas.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with those persons with their immediate families, do not forget the quick action and professionalism of our emergency services.”
According to media reports, the police got out of the site where the accident occurred and air flights were banned around the scene.