3 dead in helicopter crash during flying lesson on UK’s Isle of Wight

A critical care team, including a doctor and specialist paramedic, was dispatched by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.

By: Express Web Desk

Updated: August 25, 2025 10:53 PM IST

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The police earlier said the helicopter had come down in a field near Ventnor. (Photo: X/@MENnewsdesk)

Three people have died and one person was seriously injured after a helicopter came down during a flying lesson on the Isle of Wight, police said on Monday.

The aircraft crashed in a field near the town of Ventnor, according to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.

“We are not able to provide further details about those involved and will not be commenting on the circumstances of the incident at this stage,” the force said in a statement carried by Reuters.

British media, citing the operator Northumbria Helicopters, reported that the aircraft involved was a G-OCLV model being used for a flying lesson.

A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance said, as quoted by Reuters: “A critical care team, including a doctor and specialist paramedic, attended the scene. One person was airlifted to hospital.”

Police confirmed that three others died at the scene.

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