A flying club in Northern Ireland has issued a statement after two of its members died in an aircraft crash in Newtownards on Tuesday night.
In a statement issued this afternoon, Ulster Flying Club says the incident is now being looked into by specialist investigators. A spokesperson added that their thoughts are with the families and friends of those involved in the tragedy.
"On behalf of the Chairman, Directors, members and staff of the Ulster Flying Club, it is with great sadness and regret that we must share the tragic news that two of our club members lost their lives in the aircraft crash that took place at our airfield in Newtownards last night, the 19th of July, at approx. 20:20," the statement added.