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Three people have died after a helicopter crashed into a field on the Isle of Wight during a flying lesson, police have said.
The aircraft was carrying four people including the pilot when it crashed in a field near Ventnor, the operator Northumbria Helicopters said.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after they were alerted at 9.24am that a helicopter had come down in a field near the A3020 Shanklin Road.
A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said three people had died in the crash while one person remains in hospital in a serious condition.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch said an investigation is underway.
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Three killed in helicopter crash on Isle of WightA helicopter has crashed in a field near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight: policeEmergency services rushed to the scene within four minutesInitial witness report suggests four people were on boardSo far one person has been airlifted to Southampton hospital's major trauma centreAir Accidents branch currently deploying team to investigate
1 day ago
Who is investigating the crash?
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is now looking into the helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight.
“A team of inspectors has been sent to the accident site to gather evidence and make enquiries,” the agency said.
Katie Hawkinson26 August 2025 02:00
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Recap: Northumbria Helicopters confirms its aircraft was involved
A spokesperson for Northumbria Helicopters confirmed that its aircraft G-OCLV, which is listed as a Robinson R44 II helicopter, was involved in Monday’s crash on the Isle of Wight.
"The flight, which departed from Sandown Airport at approximately 9am was carrying four passengers on board including the pilot, and was undertaking a flying lesson,” the spokesperson said.
Katie Hawkinson26 August 2025 01:30
1 day ago
What is the status of the injured individual?
The helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight killed three people and injured one person.
That injured individual has since been airlifted to a major trauma centre in a Southampton hospital.
Officials said the injured individual was in serious condition as of Monday morning.
Katie Hawkinson26 August 2025 01:00
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Witness described helicopter as 'spiralling'
Witness Leigh Goldsmith told the Isle of Wight County Press she was driving towards Shanklin when she saw the helicopter “spiralling” before it went out of sight and came down in a hedge.
Three people were killed in the crash, while a fourth was airlifted to a nearby hospital in serious condition.
Katie Hawkinson26 August 2025 00:30
1 day ago
Helicopter crashed about 20 minutes after taking off
The helicopter that crashed on the Isle of Wight departed from Sandown Airport around 9am.
Police received a call about a downed helicopter just over 20 minutes later, at 9.24am.
Three people died in the crash, and one person has been airlifted to a hospital in serious condition.
Katie Hawkinson26 August 2025 00:00
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Watch: Four people on aircraft that crashed were in flying lesson, says operator
Four people on aircraft that crashed were in flying lesson, says operator
Katie Hawkinson25 August 2025 23:30
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Recap: What we know so far about the crash
A helicopter crashed on the Isle of Wight on Monday morning.
The helicopter departed from Sandown Airport around 9am, a spokesperson for Northumbria Helicopters said. Police received a call about the crash at 9.24am.
There were four people on board, including the pilot, the company said.
Three people were killed, while a fourth person was airlifted to a hospital in serious condition. Their identities have not been released.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is now looking into the incident.
Joe Robertson, the MP for Isle of Wight East, said the local community is in shock following the crash.
"It is very sad and tragic news during what should have been a happy Bank Holiday helicopter flight from Sandown Airport,” he said. “The whole community is in shock.”
Katie Hawkinson25 August 2025 23:00
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'My heart goes out to the families'
Joe Robertson, the MP for Isle of Wight East, said the local community was in shock.
"My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their lives in the helicopter crash outside Shanklin today," he said in a statement. "It is very sad and tragic news during what should have been a happy Bank Holiday helicopter flight from Sandown Airport. The whole community is in shock.
"My sincere thanks to all the emergency services personnel who have been involved and to the investigators for their work ahead."
Katie Hawkinson25 August 2025 22:28
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'A tragedy'
Joe Robertson, Conservative MP for Isle of Wight East, told Times Radio the crash was "heartbreaking", saying what should have been a fun morning out turned to "tragedy".
Katie Hawkinson25 August 2025 22:11
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Crash happened on 'significantly busy, high-speed road'
Darren Toogood, editor and publisher at the Island Echo, told Sky News that the helicopter crashed on a "significantly busy, high-speed road" between the village of Godshill and the seaside town of Shanklin.
"It was on one of the first flights of the day," he said.
"It's a bank holiday weekend in August on the Isle of Wight. It's an incredibly busy area. Lots of tourists down at the moment. It appears no vehicles were involved, which is incredible, given how busy this road would have been this morning."
Katie Hawkinson25 August 2025 21:50
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