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Pilot Killed after Small Plane Crashed in Ireland

A single-seater BD5 plane crashed near Clonea Upper in County Waterford, Ireland, on the evening of July 25.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was heading to Shannon Airport for attending the Foynes air show when the plane went down.

According to Foynes Air Show Director Gerry Humphreys, “The pilot had taken off from Waterford and was on transit to Shannon Airport when a technical issue occurred. The aircraft crashed as the pilot was attempting to return to Waterford Airport. He was fatally injured in the crash.”

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