On April 5, 2004, about 0805 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B, G-AYMW, sustained substantial damage following a loss of tail rotor authority while conducting aerial photography operations, which resulted in a forced landing near Newgrange, Co Meath, Ireland. The helicopter was operated by Irish Helicopters, Dublin, Ireland. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the two passengers aboard sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight. The flight originated at the operator's base of operations, located at Westpoint, Dublin Airport, Dublin, about 0715.

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