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Man dies in microlight crash in Northern Ireland | |
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A man has died after his microlight aircraft crashed off the runway at a private airfield in Northern Ireland. | A man has died after his microlight aircraft crashed off the runway at a private airfield in Northern Ireland. |
The accident occurred at Newtownards airfield at about 11.20am on Tuesday. | The accident occurred at Newtownards airfield at about 11.20am on Tuesday. |
Insp Glenn Campbell, of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, said: “Police can confirm that a man has died following an incident involving a light aircraft at Newtownards airfield shortly before 11.30am this morning, Tuesday 7 April. | Insp Glenn Campbell, of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, said: “Police can confirm that a man has died following an incident involving a light aircraft at Newtownards airfield shortly before 11.30am this morning, Tuesday 7 April. |
“Air Accident Investigation Branch have been informed and will be the lead agency in this investigation.” | “Air Accident Investigation Branch have been informed and will be the lead agency in this investigation.” |
The Ulster Flying Club, which runs the airfield, declined to comment on the incident. | The Ulster Flying Club, which runs the airfield, declined to comment on the incident. |
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