Man killed in helicopter crash

A MAN was killed in a helicopter crash near Dingle, Co Kerry, last night.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2002 - 01:00
Donal Hickey

The aircraft crashed into Strickeen Mountain in dense fog at around 7.30pm and burst into flames.

Locals who heard a bang raced to the scene and alerted the emergency services.

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