helicopter owners feared to be among five dead after aircraft crashed in Snowdonia mountains

First pictures of helicopter owners feared to be among five dead after aircraft crashed in Snowdonia mountainsKevin and Ruth Burke were in the red Twin Squirrel aircraft when it vanished from radar yesterday afternoon, close friends have revealed
The married owners of a helicopter which crashed yesterday killing everyone onboard are feared to be among the victims.

Kevin and Ruth Burke were in the red Twin Squirrel aircraft when it vanished from radar yesterday afternoon, close friends said.

Today, police confirmed the wreckage of the helicopter had been located in Snowdonia, along with the bodies of five people.

The tragic discovery followed a major search by mountain rescue teams after the helicopter failed to arrive at its destination.

The privately-owned chopper - registered to a construction company and rented out to film crews - was midway into a 250-mile trip.Kevin Burke, pictured, right, with his wife, is also thought to have been onboard the aircraft
Ruth Burke is feared to be among those killed in the disaster