Ulster Unionist MLA for Strangford, Mike Nesbitt, expressed his shock at the tragic death of the two people killed when a light aircraft crashed yesterday evening in Newtownards.

Mike Nesbitt MLA said:

“The Ards airfield is a fixture of the town, situated right on the edge of the urbanisation, not miles and miles from the town centre. So, on a daily basis we are all used to seeing light aircraft and helicopters overhead.

“This is above all a human tragedy and our thoughts are with the family members and friends who have lost loved ones.”