Isle of Wight Helicopter Crash: Family Mourns Loss

Isle of Wight Helicopter Crash: Family Mourns Loss

August 26, 2025 Marcus Rodriguez - Entertainment Editor Entertainment

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Summary:

A helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight has resulted in the deaths of ‌three people, including a 26-year-old woman named Olivia Czoska. The helicopter was a ⁢Robinson R44 II operated by ⁣Northumbria Helicopters and ⁢was⁣ undertaking a flying lesson ‍wiht⁣ four people on board (pilot⁢ + 3 passengers).

Key details:

Victim Identified: Olivia Czoska, 26, worked at Turpins Lodge Riding School in Oxfordshire.
 Location: A field alongside the A3020 on the Isle of Wight. Time of Crash: Approximately 09:20 BST.
 Helicopter Details: Robinson R44 II, registration G-OCLV, operated by northumbria Helicopters.
Departure: Departed from Sandown Airport at approximately 09:00.
 Passengers: Four people on board – pilot and three passengers.
Injuries: One person ‍was airlifted to University Hospital Southampton.
 Witness Account: ‍ Witnesses reported the aircraft spiralling before crashing.
* ​ ​ Ongoing investigation: The identity of the third victim is still being confirmed.