Police have confirmed the pilot involved in this morning’s helicopter crash has died.
A Bell Jetranger Aircraft crashed in the Baldwin Valley near to the 33rd Milestone on the Mountain Road just after 9am.
The 48-year-old man from Lincolnshire, who was the only person on-board, received fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The helicopter had flown two people to the Creg Ny Baa shortly beforehand.
The scene is now being preserved ahead of the arrival of a team from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch who are due on Island this evening.
Avoid Fairy Bridge after crash, say police
Man can sue DHSC over respite care PTSD allegations
More EV chargers at Sea Terminal?
Company warns over fake delivery emails
Should dangerous drivers who kill face life in jail?
Police dealing with crash in Colby
Stop falsely accusing youngsters of vandalising skate park!
Plans to make northern school more accessible