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Helicopter crash inquest to open Helicopter crash inquest opened
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An inquest into the deaths of three men killed in an RAF Puma helicopter crash in North Yorkshire is due to open. An inquest into the deaths of three men killed in an RAF Puma helicopter crash has been opened and adjourned.
Flt Lt David Sale, 28, and Sgt Phillip Burfoot, 27, died in the crash on land near Catterick Garrison on 8 August. Pte Sean Tait, 17, died two days later.Flt Lt David Sale, 28, and Sgt Phillip Burfoot, 27, died in the crash on land near Catterick Garrison on 8 August. Pte Sean Tait, 17, died two days later.
Flt Lt Sale, the pilot, and crewman Sgt Burfoot were both from 33 Squadron, based at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire.Flt Lt Sale, the pilot, and crewman Sgt Burfoot were both from 33 Squadron, based at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire.
Pte Tait, from Castlemilk, Glasgow, was a member of The Royal Regiment of Scotland. He joined the Army in July.Pte Tait, from Castlemilk, Glasgow, was a member of The Royal Regiment of Scotland. He joined the Army in July.
A board of inquiry will investigate the cause of the crashA board of inquiry will investigate the cause of the crash
He died in hospital on Friday, two days after the crash.He died in hospital on Friday, two days after the crash.
The Army said Pte Tait was a "committed and enthusiastic" recruit.The Army said Pte Tait was a "committed and enthusiastic" recruit.
Flt Lt Sale was described as a "model officer" while Welshman Sgt Burfoot was "utterly dependable", colleagues said.Flt Lt Sale was described as a "model officer" while Welshman Sgt Burfoot was "utterly dependable", colleagues said.
Nine other people were injured in the crash.Nine other people were injured in the crash.
An investigation is currently being carried out by the police and Ministry of Defence.An investigation is currently being carried out by the police and Ministry of Defence.
The inquest, which was held in private, was adjourned to a later date.