Fatal Westmeath helicopter crash may have occurred during training move

The investigation also conducted a detailed survey of the crash site. Picture: Damien Eagers/PA

A fatal helicopter crash in Co Westmeath appears to have occurred during a training manoeuvre, a preliminary report suggests.

An instructor and student were on board the helicopter at the time of the crash close to the village of Killucan at about 3.30pm on July 30.