Ryder Cup fans’ flight came close to tragedy

A HELICOPTER used to ferry golf fans at this year’s Ryder Cup came perilously close to tragedy after almost running out of fuel, an air accident investigation has revealed.

Ryder Cup fans’ flight came close to tragedy
Tue, 31 Oct, 2006 - 00:00
Paul Kelly

The private aircraft, a 1980 Eurocopter AS 350, was shuttling four fans to Limerick from the tournament at Kildare’s K Club, when the pilot was forced to land in a field in Co Offaly.

The incident took place on September 23, the first day of the prestigious tournament.

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