Latest: Air Accident Investigation Unit defends publication of audio transcript from Rescue 116 helicopter

Latest: The Air Accident Investigation Unit has defended its decision to publish the final words of the crew of Rescue 116.

Tue, 18 Apr, 2017 - 19:57

Update 10.20pm: The Air Accident Investigation Unit has defended its decision to publish the final words of the crew of Rescue 116.

It follows strong criticism from the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association, who said there was no justification for releasing the last minutes of the transcript from the helicopter before it crashed off Mayo last month.

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