Police confirm one person died in light aircraft crash

Tue, 18 Jul 2023

Police have confirmed a privately owned light aircraft which crashed into the cliff face at Bradda Head resulted in the death of one person.

The incident happened at around 1pm on Monday.

In a statement, the force said: "We would like to extend our condolences to the family at this deeply upsetting time.   The family are being fully supported by specially trained officers as the investigation into the circumstances of what occurred continues."

"Our enquiries have been ongoing extensively since yesterday and we have spoken to a number of people who were present in and around Port Erin when the incident occurred. However, at this time, no further information is being released as we are still undertaking enquiries on behalf of the Coroner in order to establish the full facts and circumstances of what has occurred."

"This is currently being done as a multi-agency co-ordination, including the assistance of air crash investigators."

The area of Bradda Head remains under Police guard.

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