One Person Died in Plane Crash

Police have confirmed that one person died in the incident yesterday in which a plane crashed into the cliff face at Bradda Head.

Officers have not yet identified the person.

A statement said: ‘Our enquiries have been ongoing extensively since yesterday and we have spoken to a number of people who were present in and around Port Erin when the incident occurred. However, at this time, no further information is being released as we are still undertaking enquiries on behalf of the Coroner in order to establish the full facts and circumstances of what has occurred. This is currently being done as a multi-agency co-ordination, including the assistance of air crash investigators.

‘As you can understand, we are in the early stages of our investigation and once we are able to provide further details, we will do so. As part of our enquiries, would like to request that anyone who may have footage of the incident to please make contact with us at Police Headquarters on (01624) 631212, but would respectfully continue to ask that people refrain from speculating on what may have happened, particularly at this extremely distressing time for the family.’

The person’s family are being supported by specially trained officers as the investigation into the circumstances of what occurred continues.

The area of Bradda Head remains under Police guard and the public are advised to avoid the area until further notice. The water and air space around this site remains closed and the Police anticipate this to be the case until at least Friday. The temporary restricted airspace for the drones and other flight aircraft remains in force.