Lincolnshire Pilot Among Victims in Isle of Wight Helicopter Crash

Tragic news has emerged that the recent Isle of Wight helicopter crash claimed the lives of several individuals, including Simon Hewitt, a respected pilot from Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire. The catastrophe also resulted in the fatalities of passengers Justyna Czoska and Wojciech Kowalkowski from Banbury, Oxfordshire. The helicopter, which was under the auspices of Northumbria Helicopters, spiralled and crashed during a flying lesson while a fourth individual is currently receiving treatment in hospital. Robinson Helicopter Company, the maker of the aircraft, maintains that flying mistakes are often the most likely root cause in over 80% of comparable helicopter crashes. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has launched an inquiry to establish the circumstances and cause of the crash. The community has been paying heartfelt tributes to Mr Hewitt, vividly described as both a ‘treasured family man’ and ‘highly respected colleague’. The Lincolnshire community is in mourning while awaiting further details from the ongoing investigation. This story was drawn from original reporting on www.bbc.com/news by The Lincoln Post.