The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon
Niall Crosby (46), originally from Straffan, has been identified as one of the victims of a helicopter crash that occurred on a rural farm near Killucan in Co. Westmeath on Tuesday.
A statement on social media from Mr. Crosby's family read:
“Originally from Straffan, Co. Kildare, Niall was a highly successful IT consultant, entrepreneur and founder who had spent much of his working life in London. He and Jillian had returned to Dublin to raise their family in recent years.
“Niall’s family would like to thank everyone who has been in touch with their condolences over the past extraordinarily difficult 24 hours. They would like to particularly thank the first responders and the various authorities who have been so understanding and professional. And they would like to especially thank the local communities of Killucan and Raharney for their thoughts and prayers.
“We also have a special thought for Niall’s co-pilot and his family at this tragic time.
“Funeral arrangements are to follow and the family’s privacy would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks for your understanding.”
The second victim of the crash has been identified as Antonín Kabelka, a man in his 40s from the Czech Republic, who worked as a helicopter flight trainer in Prague.
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