Three dead in Isle Of Wight helicopter crash
One other person is in a serious condition in hospital
Last updated 25th Aug 2025
Police have confirmed three people have died after a helicopter crashed into a field on the Isle of Wight.
A fourth person is in hospital in a serious conditino following the incident at 9:24am on Monday 25th August.
The crash happened near the A3020 Shanklin Road.
A statement from Hampshire and Isle Of Wight Police says:
"We can confirm that three people have died following a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight this morning.
"Four people in total were on board, with one person currently in hospital in a serious condition.
"At this time we are unable to provide further information about the people involved, as efforts continue to contact and support their families.
"We will not be commenting on the circumstances of the incident but continue to work alongside the Air Accident Investigation Branch."
A spokesman for Northumbria Helicopters said that its aircraft G-OCLV - which is listed as a Robinson R44 II helicopter - was involved in the accident during a flying lesson.
The firm based at Newcastle International Airport said in a statement: "Northumbria Helicopters confirms aircraft G-OCLV was involved in an accident in the Shanklin area on the Isle of Wight.
"The flight, which departed from Sandown Airport at approximately 9am was carrying four passengers on board including the pilot, and was undertaking a flying lesson.
"Northumbria Helicopters is giving its full co-operation to the authorities investigating this incident."
Witness Leigh Goldsmith told the Isle of Wight County Press she was driving towards Shanklin when she saw the helicopter "spiralling".
She said she was the first on the scene and saw four people on board, and she believed the airbags had been activated.