Three killed in helicopter crash during flying lesson on UK’s Isle of Wight
- - Three killed in helicopter crash during flying lesson on UK’s Isle of Wight
Catherine Nicholls, Michael Rios, CNNAugust 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A helicopter crashed in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK, on Aug. 25, 2025 - Isle of Wight County Press/Solent News/Shutterstock
Three people died when a helicopter crashed on the Isle of Wight during a flying lesson Monday morning, officials have said.
One person was hospitalized and is in serious condition, according to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.
Flight operator Northumbria Helicopters said the aircraft took off from the Sandown Airport around 9 a.m. local time, with four people on board as it was undertaking a flying lesson.
About 24 minutes later, police said they were called about a helicopter that had crashed in a field near a road in the Shanklin area.
Aerial footage on British media showed the body of the aircraft – a G-OCLV model – was significantly damaged.
Emergency responders from various agencies were deployed to the accident site and closed off the road.
The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch has sent inspectors to gather evidence and make inquiries.
Northumbria Helicopters said they are cooperating with investigators.
The cause of the crash is not yet known.
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said they were unable to provide further information about the people involved.
Joe Robertson, the member of parliament for Isle of Wight East, said the accident had left the whole community in shock.
“My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their lives in the helicopter crash outside Shanklin today. It is very sad and tragic news during what should have been a happy bank holiday helicopter flight from Sandown Airport,” he said.
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