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19/07/2002
Army helicopter ditches in Lough Foyle
An army Gazelle helicopter has ditched in Lough Foyle on a return flight to Ballykelly army base.
The pilot and one other person, believed to have been a passenger, were treated in hospital for shock and minor injuries.
The incident occurred at 05:30 BST following what was described as a routine flight on Friday morning.
The helicopter is understood to have got into difficulties and was forced to ditch in Lough Foyle. The helicopter came down in shallow water a short distance from the shore.
An army spokesperson said that it was not thought that there was any terrorist involvement in the crash.
Both occupants of the helicopter, one of whom who is reported to have sustained a broken leg, were able to get clear of the helicopter and managed to receive assistance from a nearby army installation.
An accident investigation team are on the way to the scene.
(SP)
The pilot and one other person, believed to have been a passenger, were treated in hospital for shock and minor injuries.
The incident occurred at 05:30 BST following what was described as a routine flight on Friday morning.
The helicopter is understood to have got into difficulties and was forced to ditch in Lough Foyle. The helicopter came down in shallow water a short distance from the shore.
An army spokesperson said that it was not thought that there was any terrorist involvement in the crash.
Both occupants of the helicopter, one of whom who is reported to have sustained a broken leg, were able to get clear of the helicopter and managed to receive assistance from a nearby army installation.
An accident investigation team are on the way to the scene.
(SP)
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