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A body has been removed from the wreckage of a helicopter in Co Kildare.
The Robinson R44 four-seater crashed in a field in Brannockstown, about three miles south-east of Kilcullen, on Sunday evening.
The remains were taken away by a hearse on Monday morning and a technical examination was conducted by investigators.
Gardai said it will aid the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU), which is leading the probe.
A spokesman said: “It is Gardai’s understanding that there has been one confirmed fatality in this crash.
“A file will be prepared for the coroner upon completion of an examination.”
The AAIU has completed an initial survey of the accident site at Brannockstown, Co. Kildare, and will return in the morning to continue its activities, including an ongoing site survey, witness interviews, and recovery of the wreckage to the AAIU wreckage examination facility.
— AAIU IRELAND (@aaiu_ireland) December 11, 2022
A Department of Transport spokesman said the AAIU has completed its on-site activities.
“The wreckage is being transported under escort to the AAIU wreckage examination facility at Gormanston, Co Meath, for further assessment,” he said.
“All the circumstances of the flight will be considered as part of the investigation and a preliminary report will be published within one month of the date of the accident.”
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