"We are absolutely broken” - loved ones pay tribute to three people who died in Isle of Wight helicopter crash
A third person who died in a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight has been named by the police.
Simon Hewitt, 54, from Barton-upon-Humber, has been confirmed to have died when a helicopter came down in a field near the A3020 Shanklin Road at around 9.26am on Monday, August 25 during a flying lesson. As reported by The News earlier today, Justyna Czoska, 52, and Wojtek Kowalkowski, 49, a couple from Banbury also died in the incident.
The families of all three have paid tribute to them in a statement released by the police.
Simon Hewitt’s partner and family said: “Simon was the most wonderful, intelligent, kind man and father. He bought so much joy and light into our lives. we are absolutely broken.”
The daughters and family of Justyna Czoska said: “We are heartbroken to share the passing of our mum, she was beautiful, funny, talkative, optimistic and kind – always wanting to make those around her happy. She was our best friend, we miss the sound of her voice, we will miss her forever. The memories with her will last a lifetime”.
Wojciech Kowalkowski's family said he was "the father of two loving children, and will be deeply missed". Justyna’s daughter also added a tribute to Wojciech. She said: "He always made me happy and always made my mum happy and always made what was a family. He helped and was a heart-filled person".
The fourth person involved in the incident, a man in his 30s, remains in hospital in a stable condition. The police have confirmed that they will continue to work alongside the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) and the Coroner to “establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident”.
Activity at the crash site is expected to be completed by the end of Wednesday, August 27.