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| Family 'heartbroken' over fatal Isle of Wight helicopter crash | Family 'heartbroken' over fatal Isle of Wight helicopter crash |
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| Justyna Czoska and Wojtek Kowalkowski were among three people who died in the crash on the Isle of Wight | Justyna Czoska and Wojtek Kowalkowski were among three people who died in the crash on the Isle of Wight |
| The family of a couple killed in a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight have said they are "heartbroken and struggling to cope with the loss". | The family of a couple killed in a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight have said they are "heartbroken and struggling to cope with the loss". |
| Justyna Czoska and Wojtek Kowalkowski, from Bloxham in Oxfordshire, were among four people on board the aircraft that came down near Shanklin on Monday morning. | Justyna Czoska and Wojtek Kowalkowski, from Bloxham in Oxfordshire, were among four people on board the aircraft that came down near Shanklin on Monday morning. |
| In a post on Facebook, Ms Czoska's daughter said: "I have no words, the world took my mum too soon". | In a post on Facebook, Ms Czoska's daughter said: "I have no words, the world took my mum too soon". |
| One other person died and another is in a serious condition in hospital. | One other person died and another is in a serious condition in hospital. |
| A fundraiser for the family has been set up by Jacob Butler, who said his partner, Julia Buzar, lost her "beloved mum and her partner" in the tragedy. | A fundraiser for the family has been set up by Jacob Butler, who said his partner, Julia Buzar, lost her "beloved mum and her partner" in the tragedy. |
| Drone footage shows view from above the crash site | Drone footage shows view from above the crash site |
| In a post written in English and Polish, he said: "This sudden and devastating event has left all us heartbroken and struggling to cope with the loss. | In a post written in English and Polish, he said: "This sudden and devastating event has left all us heartbroken and struggling to cope with the loss. |
| "We are now trying to bring them both back to Poland so they can be laid to rest with their families, in the place they called home. | "We are now trying to bring them both back to Poland so they can be laid to rest with their families, in the place they called home. |
| "The cost of repatriation, funeral arrangements, and travel is more than we can manage alone, and we are asking for support during this incredibly difficult time." | "The cost of repatriation, funeral arrangements, and travel is more than we can manage alone, and we are asking for support during this incredibly difficult time." |
| Posting on Facebook, Ms Buzar said: "I have no words, the world took my mum too soon, she was the best mum you could ask for, loved by everyone. | Posting on Facebook, Ms Buzar said: "I have no words, the world took my mum too soon, she was the best mum you could ask for, loved by everyone. |
| "I never thought I'd be writing something like this. | "I never thought I'd be writing something like this. |
| "Please if anyone could help bring them back to Poland so they can be with there [sic] families it would mean the world to me.. Rest in peace mum and Wojtek." | "Please if anyone could help bring them back to Poland so they can be with there [sic] families it would mean the world to me.. Rest in peace mum and Wojtek." |
| The helicopter departed from Sandown Airport at approximately 09:00, Northumbria Helicopters said | The helicopter departed from Sandown Airport at approximately 09:00, Northumbria Helicopters said |
| Ms Czoska had worked at Turpins Lodge Riding School in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, since March 2024. | Ms Czoska had worked at Turpins Lodge Riding School in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, since March 2024. |
| In a statement, the riding school said: "We are extremely sad to let everyone know that tragically Justyna our instructor was killed in a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight yesterday. | In a statement, the riding school said: "We are extremely sad to let everyone know that tragically Justyna our instructor was killed in a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight yesterday. |
| "Justyna was very well liked at Turpins Lodge by staff and by customers. | "Justyna was very well liked at Turpins Lodge by staff and by customers. |
| "Justyna was cheerful, reliable and conscientious. She will leave a huge hole to fill. | "Justyna was cheerful, reliable and conscientious. She will leave a huge hole to fill. |
| "Our thoughts go out to Justyna's daughters, family and friends. | "Our thoughts go out to Justyna's daughters, family and friends. |
| "We will endeavour to carry on as normally as possible but there may have to be some changes to lessons while we adapt to this very sad situation." | "We will endeavour to carry on as normally as possible but there may have to be some changes to lessons while we adapt to this very sad situation." |
| The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said the investigation into the crash was likely to take 12 months. | |
| A spokesperson said: "Our current focus is on gathering physical evidence from the accident site and interviewing witnesses. | |
| "The remains of the helicopter will then be recovered and transported back to our headquarters in Farnborough, Hampshire, for further detailed investigation." | |
| Witnesses reported the aircraft spiralling before crashing in a field alongside the A3020 at 09:20 BST. | Witnesses reported the aircraft spiralling before crashing in a field alongside the A3020 at 09:20 BST. |
| One person was airlifted to the major trauma centre at University Hospital Southampton, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said. | One person was airlifted to the major trauma centre at University Hospital Southampton, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said. |
| A spokesman for operator Northumbria Helicopters said G-OCLV - a Robinson R44 II - had "departed from Sandown Airport at approximately 09:00, was carrying four passengers on board including the pilot, and was undertaking a flying lesson". | A spokesman for operator Northumbria Helicopters said G-OCLV - a Robinson R44 II - had "departed from Sandown Airport at approximately 09:00, was carrying four passengers on board including the pilot, and was undertaking a flying lesson". |
| The identity of the third victim has not yet been confirmed. | The identity of the third victim has not yet been confirmed. |
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