Helicopter crash landing at Derry Airport
10.08.10
A helicopter pilot made a crash-landing at City of Derry airport on Sunday shortly before 17:00. The qualified qualified was taking a refresher course. The helicopter was 20 feet above the ground when the pilot lost control.
The aircraft hit the ground quite hard, sustaining a substantial amount of damage to the aircraft. No-one was injured, but the pilot, who was the only person in the helicopter, was treated for shock and minor cuts and bruising following the incident. The runway was closed for 40 minutes as staff made sure there was no debris on the ground.
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