IALPA offers condolences after Rescue 116 tragedy

THE Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association has expressed its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the crew of Rescue 116.

In a statement issued this afternoon, the IALPA said the decorated crew of Captain Dara Fitzpatrick, Captain Mark Duffy, Ciarán Smith and Paul Ormsby paid the ultimate price in their service to the State and the people of Ireland should be proud to have men and women like the crew of Rescue 116 watching over them.

It added: “IALPA are proud to have represented members Captain Dara Fitzpatrick and Captain Mark Duffy and have offered any assistance we can in the aftermath of this tragic accident.

“As the search for answers begins and the Air Accident Investigation Unit start their investigation, we ask people to avoid speculation about the accident and concentrate on the support of those involved.”