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# CHC ireland

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Family of Rescue 116 pilot say crew 'badly let down' by rescue service operator

The Fitzpatrick family said “many failings” by CHC Ireland contributed to the tragedy.

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Nov 5th 2021, 12:56 PM

'We're gone': Final words of R116 crew released in preliminary report

The preliminary report recommends a review of “all route guides in use by its Search and Rescue helicopters in Ireland”.

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Apr 13th 2017, 8:37 PM