Final moments of tragic Westmeath helicopter crash that claimed two lives after smashing into piggery revealed [Video]

THE fatal helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two men last month appears to have occurred during a training manoeuvre aimed at dealing with engine failure in flight.

That is according to a preliminary report by the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) into the circumstances around the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of married father of two, Niall Crosby, 46, and Czech national, Antonin Kabelka, 48, near Killucan, Co Westmeath on Tuesday July 30.

Witnesses variously described seeing the helicopter descending rapidlyCredit: Social Media Collects

Both occupants were fatally injuredCredit: Social Media Collects

A final report will be published in due courseCredit: PA Media

The preliminary 11-page report doesn’t contain any analysis of conclusions and a final report will be published in due course as the investigation led by Investigator in Charge, Paul Farrell continues.

Married father of three, Mr Kabelka was a helicopter instructor and Mr Crosby was the studenthelicopter pilot who had completed flying time of …