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India Today
17-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Who are Oleg Sõnajalg and Priit Jaagant, business tycoons died in helicopter crash?
A midair collision between two helicopters near Eura airfield in Finland has resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including two of Estonia's prominent business figure -- Oleg Snajalg, 58, a wind energy pioneer, and Priit Jaagant, 52, an Estonian business aircraft, both lightweight four-seater helicopters, were en route from Tallinn to a private aviation gathering in Finland when the fatal collision occurred.. Estonian businessman Vaino Kaldoja, founder of Silberauto, confirmed the involvement of the two men to the local Jaagant had his own helicopter and Oleg Snajalg had his. They collided with each other," Kaldoja said. According to authorities, five people were aboard the two aircraft—three in one and two in the other. Estonian public broadcaster ERR, citing initial information from the country's foreign ministry, reported that no one survived the SNAJALG: WIND ENERGY PIONEER AND ENTREPRENEUROleg Snajalg, along with his brother Andres, played a key role in propelling Estonia towards renewable energy. Their company, Eleon, was behind the development of the Aidu wind farm, which marked a big step for the nation's wind power Snajalg was often seen in the Estonian media, not just for his business ventures but also for speaking openly about personal matters. He used to piloting the aircraft often. He was operating a Robinson R44 registered as ES-ETR at the time of the crashPRIIT JAAGANT: CHAIRMAN OF MAPRI EHITUSadvertisementPriit Jaagant was the head of Mapri Ehitus, the largest construction company group in Estonia. His firm also confirmed his and his wife, Lilit Jaagant, who was also on board."We regret to inform you that today, at noon on May 17, two Estonian helicopters crashed in Finland, killing Priit Jaagant, the chairman of the board of one of Estonia's largest construction company groups, Mapri, and his wife Lilit Jaagant. According to unconfirmed reports, there are no survivors," the company second helicopter involved in the crash was an Austrian-registered Robinson helicopter with the registration OE-XOS. Jaagant, who had no official aviation background, was said to be flying his crews responded quickly. One of the helicopters was said to have burst into flames upon impact, aiding rescuers in finding the location. The area was secured by the Finnish Defence Forces, and a full investigation is currently being led by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) into why the helicopter of the Piikajrvi Airfield, the site of the crash, said that the two helicopters belonged to a fleet of about 20 aircraft and 50 participants flying from Estonia for a weekend aviation festival."We knew they were en route. Some of the others arrived, but some didn't," said Ari Pullinen, chairman of the Pori Aviation Club told local media.
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Only Fools and Horses star Sir David Jason makes 'painful' decision as he admits 'it's over now'
Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason has been forced to give up a huge part of his life that he loved due to the physical pain he was experiencing. Sir David Jason, the beloved star of Only Fools and Horses, has revealed that he's had to give up a cherished hobby due to physical discomfort. The 85-year-old actor, who earned his helicopter pilot wings back in 2005, was often seen soaring through the skies in his Robinson R44. However, as he shared in his memoir, This Time Next Year, that he recently had to bid farewell to his chopper "with extreme reluctance", reports the Mirror. In his book, Sir David wrote: "The fact is, you need your hips, legs and knees to be in pretty tip-top condition for helicopter flying. Also your arms and shoulders. It's rather like playing a drum kit in that regard, although the consequences of getting out of time during the second verse are quite a bit graver. "I realised I was getting increasingly uncomfortable up there in the air. Having to push the physical part of the task was taking some of the joy out of it. "Clearly it was time to step away while I was still capable of stepping." A popular sight in the skies surrounding his home in recent years, Sir David even dropped in to do a spot of shopping at Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop - in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, back in 2022. The farm features on Amazon Prime's Clarkson's Farm - which is set to retrurn for a fourth series on May 23. One of the stars of the hit series, Kaleb Cooper, reacted to Sir David's flying visit in 2022 by posting on Instagram: "What a legend he is." Reflecting on this significant change, Sir David expressed his pain, saying: "Flying that helicopter was a big part of my life. It was a lot of fun, obviously, but also just the most satisfying accomplishment." In a frank chat with the Sunday Times, Sir David discussed how hip replacement surgery, which he underwent in 2023, greatly affected his mobility. He also acknowledged the inevitable impacts of ageing, admitting: "My memory isn't what it used to be." "Most of us reach this point when things aren't quite as bright as they used to be." Nevertheless, he remains positive, adding: "Mind you, I don't wear a hearing aid, I don't wear glasses, and I've only had to replace one bit of my body, so I'm not doing too bad." In addition to being a keen helicopter pilot, Sir David has also been honorary vice patron of the Royal International Air Tattoo since 1999. In May 2014, he presented a cheque on behalf of the Fairford-based RAF Charitable Trust for £125,000 to the British RAF Air Cadet Organisation, to fund flight simulators for Air Cadets.
Edinburgh Live
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Sir David Jason forced to make 'reluctant' decision due to 'grave consequences'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Sir David Jason, the beloved star of Only Fools and Horses, has revealed that he's had to give up a cherished hobby due to physical discomfort. The 85 year old actor, who earned his helicopter pilot wings in 2005, was often seen soaring through the skies in his Robinson R44. However, as he shared in his memoir, This Time Next Year, he recently had to say goodbye to his helicopter "with extreme reluctance," as reported by the Express. In his book, he explained: "The fact is, you need your hips, legs and knees to be in pretty tip-top condition for helicopter flying. Also your arms and shoulders. It's rather like playing a drum kit in that regard, although the consequences of getting out of time during the second verse are quite a bit graver." He continued: "I realised I was getting increasingly uncomfortable up there in the air. Having to push the physical part of the task was taking some of the joy out of it. "Clearly it was time to step away while I was still capable of stepping," reports the Mirror. Reflecting on this significant change, David expressed his sadness, saying: "Flying that helicopter was a big part of my life. It was a lot of fun, obviously, but also just the most satisfying accomplishment." In a frank conversation with the Sunday Times, David discussed how his hip replacement surgery in 2023 greatly affected his mobility. He also acknowledged the inevitable effects of ageing, admitting: "My memory isn't what it used to be." David reflected on the ageing process: "Most of us reach this point when things aren't quite as bright as they used to be." Nonetheless, he retains a positive outlook, noting: "Mind you, I don't wear a hearing aid, I don't wear glasses, and I've only had to replace one bit of my body (a hip replacement), so I'm not doing too bad."
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sir David Jason makes 'painful' decision that 'it's over now'
The Only Fools and Horses actor, 85, said it has been 'the most satisfying accomplishment' Sir David Jason has shared how he has sadly had to make a sacrifice due to pain he experiences. The Only Fools and Horses star, 85, said in his memoir, This Time Next Year, that he had been a keen flyer since getting his helicopter pilot wings back in 2005. The actor was often spotted cruising the clouds in his Robinson R44. But Sir David said he recently had to part ways with his chopper "with extreme reluctance," as physical discomfort made piloting nearly unmanageable, as reported by the Express. He wrote: "The fact is, you need your hips, legs and knees to be in pretty tip-top condition for helicopter flying. Also your arms and shoulders. It's rather like playing a drum kit in that regard, although the consequences of getting out of time during the second verse are quite a bit graver. "I realised I was getting increasingly uncomfortable up there in the air. Having to push the physical part of the task was taking some of the joy out of it. "Clearly it was time to step away while I was still capable of stepping." Expressing his heartache at this chapter's end, David reflected: "Flying that helicopter was a big part of my life. It was a lot of fun, obviously, but also just the most satisfying accomplishment." In a candid interview with the Sunday Times, David discussed how his hip replacement surgery in 2023 significantly impacted his mobility. He also touched on the natural effects of aging, stating: "My memory isn't what it used to be. "Most of us reach this point when things aren't quite as bright as they used to be." However, David remains optimistic, pointing out: "Mind you, I don't wear a hearing aid, I don't wear glasses, and I've only had to replace one bit of my body (a hip replacement), so I'm not doing too bad."
Bloomberg
28-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Family of Canadian CEO Killed in Helicopter Crash Files $35 Million Lawsuit
The family of Stephane Roy, a Canadian entrepreneur killed in a helicopter accident in 2019, has filed a C$50 million ($35 million) lawsuit against manufacturer Robinson Helicopter Co. Roy and his 15-year-old son Justin disappeared that summer while returning from a fishing trip on a Robinson R44 helicopter. After two weeks, authorities discovered the helicopter had crashed, killing them both.
