Man killed in County Waterford plane crash

One man has died following an air accident in Co. Waterford this evening around 7pm.

Emergency services are currently at the scene.

The dead man is believed to be in his sixty’s and was the sole occupant in the plane.

Reports this evening say that a light aircraft came down close to Bridie Terries near Dungarvan.

The Irish Coastguard Helicopter Rescue 117 based at Waterford Regional Airport is assisting at the scene of the accident.

Its understood that Shannon Air Control received a May Day Call from the aircraft this evening.

The aircraft is understood the light aircraft took off from Waterford and was heading towards Shannon.

The man is understood to have been travelling to an air show in the Limerick area tomorrow.

Early reports suggest that the pilot in his May Day call reported a fire on board the place before crashing.

Locals have reported that the aircraft was seen flying very low before it hit the ground

Units of Waterford City and County Council Fire Brigade Service as well as Gardai and an Ambulance were called to the scene and some are expected to remain there for some time.

The scene of the crash has been preserved, and the Air Accident Investigation Unit attached to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is believed to be on their way to the scene.

The pilot’s remains are reported to have been now brought to University Hospital Waterford.

The man’s identity will not be released until next of kin are informed.