The R44 piloted by businessman Michael Mannion crash-landed five miles outside of Athlone at around 8pm on Sunday evening (thus night flying at this time of year)

Date:

2 October, 2011

Reg:

EI-DTR

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R44

MSN:

1652

Location:

five miles outside of Athlone

Country:

Eire

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.independent.ie/national-news/helicopter-pilot-in-miracle-escape-from-crash-2894682.html?

Link:

http://photos.independent.ie/gallery/1316784836302/slideshow/The_Air_Accident_Investigation_Unit_is_examining_the_scene_of_a_helicopter_crash_in_Roscommon._A/0cpnf6u7wpdHY