Investigation continues into fatal helicopter crash.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is continuing its investigation into how a helicopter crashed in a field on the Isle of Wight.

Justyna Czoska, 52, Wojciech Kowalkowski, 49, and 54-year-old Simon Hewitt were killed when the plane crashed near Shanklin on Monday morning.

A spokesperson for the AAIB previously stated that they were collecting physical evidence from the accident scene and interviewing witnesses.

The wreckage was removed from the crash site on Tuesday. The spokesperson added that the investigation would most likely last 12 months.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

According to a spokesman for operator Northumbria Helicopters, G-OCLV, a Robinson R44 II, departed Sandown Airport around 09:00 BST on Monday.

It stated that the aircraft was “carrying four passengers on board, including the pilot, and was conducting a flying lesson.” Witnesses reported the plane spiralling before crashing in a field alongside the A3020 at 09:20.

According to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, one person was airlifted to University Hospital Southampton’s major trauma centre. The remaining three people on board died.

Ms Czoska and Mr Kowalkowski were from Banbury, Oxfordshire, and Mr Hewitt was from Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire.

Ms Czoska’s family described her as “beautiful, funny, talkative, optimistic, and kind,” and stated that she was always eager to make those around her happy.

“She was our best friend, we miss the sound of her voice, we will miss her forever,” they went on.

Mr Kowalkowski’s family described him as “the father of two loving children,” with Ms Czoska’s daughter stating, “He always made me happy and my mother happy.”

Mr Hewitt’s partner and family said they were “absolutely broken,” calling him “the most wonderful, intelligent, kind man and father.”

Northumbria Helicopters issued a statement saying that its “devoted pilot,” Captain Simon Hewitt, would be “truly missed.”

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