Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 October 2020
27. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Defence the status of the investigation into the incident when a helicopter door fell off and landed in a school in Clondalkin in May 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28896/20]
View answerI am advised by military management that a formal investigation into the incident is on-going. I understand that this investigation is examining the technical and operational aspects of the incident and will make appropriate recommendations.
Given the nature of the incident, the investigation is being led by the Air Corps Flight Safety Officer in accordance with Air Regulations Manual Part F - Flight Safety, Section 7 Accident and Incident Investigation. I await the outcome of this investigation.
