THE AIR ACCIDENT Investigation Unit is investigating a helicopter crash in Taughmaconnell, Co Roscommon yesterday evening. One person was on board at the time, but was not injured. It is understood the helicopter, a Robinson 44, came down at around 8pm. The AAIU travelled to the scene for an initial inquiry last night and is carrying out a technical analysis of the crash site this morning.
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No evidence of engine failure in crash that killed pilot and seven-year-old boy
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Last words of R116 crew should not have been released to media, says pilots' group
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Manx2 pilot 'put himself under pressure' to land in thick fog - rather than unfamiliar airport
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Fatal Offaly air crash was caused by inadequate fuel in the tank
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US lawsuit taken against manufacturers of Cork Airport crash plane
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Investigations into plane crash which killed instructor and trainee pilot
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# air-accident-investigation-unit - Thursday 28 April, 2011
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