Review of 116 crash report conflicts with safety standards, say pilots

The Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) has said the Government’s establishment of a board to review the Rescue 116 helicopter crash draft final report is in conflict with international safety standards.
Review of 116 crash report conflicts with safety standards, say pilots
Thu, 12 Mar, 2020 - 21:55
Lorna Siggins

File image of Capt Dara Fitzpartick, Chief Pilot when she served in the Waterford Coast Guard SAR at Waterford Airport. Picture: Patrick Browne
File image of Capt Dara Fitzpartick, Chief Pilot when she served in the Waterford Coast Guard SAR at Waterford Airport. Picture: Patrick Browne

The Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) has said the Government’s establishment of a board to review the Rescue 116 helicopter crash draft final report is in conflict with international safety standards.

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