The pilot of a light aircraft which crashed
near Dungarvan this afternoon has died.
The plane which he was piloting came down in
a field near Dungarvan Golf Club at about 4-30pm.
The scene of the accident is being preserved
pending the arrival of the Air Accident Unit who are expected to carry out a
preliminary investigation this evening.
It is understood that the crash happened in a
field of trees about 5k from Dungarvan about 200 metres from the main Waterford
to Dungarvan road. Reports suggest that the man made a mayday call just before
4-30pm and attempted to land in a field.
Gardaí have told members of the media it appeared the man was killed
instantly when the aircraft hit the ground.
Early reports suggest that the man was not
from the area.
A stretch of the N25 close to where the plane
came down was closed by Gardai and diversions are in place which could remain
in place for a number of hours.
Gardai are appealing for any witness or
anyone who noticed a low flying aircraft in the area this afternoon to contact
them in Dungarvan on 058 48600
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