Plane that crashed near Waterford Airport removed as investigation continues

It is understood that the private twin engine aircraft involved in the fatal air crash had only recently been purchased

The light aircraft crashed near Waterford Airport on Thursday afternoon. Picture: Howard Crowdy

The plane involved in the fatal air crash in Tramore, Co Waterford has been removed to a site in Meath for examination by air accident investigators.

It is understood that the private twin engine aircraft had only recently been purchased and had been parked up at Sligo airport for “a while” according to local sources.