Five Years Since Tragic Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Crash
At 9:39pm five years ago tonight, a vessel 141 nautical miles off Ireland’s west coast sent a desperate call for help.
Two Rescue Helicopters Took to the Skies
The Irish Coast Guard scrambled two helicopters: Rescue 118 from Sligo and the mighty Rescue 116. Only one would come home.
Deadly Crash Claims Four Brave Lives
In the early hours at 1:46am, Rescue 116 crashed. Four crew members lost their lives:
- Captain Dara Fitzpatrick
- Captain Mark Duffy
- Winchman Ciarán Smith
- Winch Operator Paul Ormsby
The tragedy still haunts the nation, honouring the heroes who gave everything to save others.
