The casualty rescued off the Mayo coast this morning has died in hospital.

Gerry O'Flynn confirms that captain Dara Fitzpatrick has died after being recovered off #blacksod this morning @TodayFMNews pic.twitter.com/v5QC7xMBBM

— Juliette Gash (@JulietteGash) March 14, 2017

Captain Dara Fitzpatrick was the only member of a crew of four to be recovered from the sea so far.

RIP Captain Dara Fitzpatrick

First casualty of coastguard helicopter crash named#Rescue116 pic.twitter.com/by7w1vY2Z5

— Today FM News (@TodayFMNews) March 14, 2017

My brave sister Capt Dara Fitzpatrick lost her life in #Rescue116 crash. We are devastated. Please pray for recovery of 3 remaining crew.

— Niamh Fitzpatrick (@NFitzPsychology) March 14, 2017

The search operation is continuing this afternoon.

Juliette Gash reports from Blacksod;

The Transport Minister says today is one of the darkest days for our brave and committed emergency services.

Shane Ross says his thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved: 

The Taoiseach has also been paying tribute to Captain Dara Fitzpatrick.

Speaking in Washington Enda Kenny say it is an area he knows well: