Man dies following Waterford airplane crash

The plane crash landed earlier this afternoon.

By Garreth MacNamee Monday 27 Mar 2017, 7:02 PM

Mar 27th 2017, 7:02 PM 25,991 Views 2 Comments

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Updated: 8.45pm

A MAN has died following a light airplane crash in Waterford this afternoon.

The aircraft crash-landed in the Knocknagranagh area close to the N25 earlier today at around 4.45pm.

A man was removed from the aircraft where he was described as being in a critical condition. He was pronounced dead a short while later.

Diversions were put in place.

WATERFORD: N25 Cork/Waterford Rd closed between Coolnasmear & Downey’s Cross due to a crash. Divert via Dungarvan/W'ford Rd (R675). theAA.ie
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) March 27, 2017

Source: AA Roadwatch/Twitter

The Air Accident Investigation Unit has also been notified and will be conducting an looking into the incident.

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Man dies following Waterford airplane crash

The plane crash landed earlier this afternoon.