Tributes paid to couple killed in Isle of Wight helicopter crash | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlex RossTuesday 26 August 2025 13:58 BSTThree killed as helicopter crashes on Isle of Wight during flight lessonThree people died and one was seriously injured after a helicopter crashed on the Isle of Wight on Monday morning.Justyna Czoska and Wojtek Kowalkowski were on the flight as a birthday gift, along with a third unnamed passenger.A GoFundMe page has been established by the couple's family to raise funds for the repatriation of their bodies to Poland.Ms Czoska’s daughter, Julia Buzar, described her as “the best mum you could ask for (and) loved by everyone”, while Julia’s husband said their family were “heartbroken”.The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has launched an inquiry into the incident, which involved a Robinson R44 II helicopter operated by Northumbria Helicopters.In fullCouple killed in Isle of Wight helicopter crash pictured for first timeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in