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Pilot who died in Waterford airplane crash named

Pilot who died in Waterford airplane crash named

A pilot who died when his light aircraft came down yesterday near Dungarvan, Co. Waterford,  has been named as David Ryan.

The 84-year-old was a member of the Waterford Aero Club. 

The Dublin-native was the sole occupant of the plane which crashed into a field at Knockahavaun at around 4.30pm. 

Investigations are ongoing as to the cause of the incident. 

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Gardai are appealing for witnesses who noticed a low flying aircraft in the Dungarvan area to contact them on: 058 48600.

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