COX BEDE BD-5G
Garranbane — July 25, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 25, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Garranbane |
| Country | EI |
| Coordinates | 52.11639, -7.54194 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN15WA317 |
| Event ID | 20150727X34345 |
Aircraft
| Make | COX |
| Model | BEDE BD-5G |
| Registration # | EI-DNN |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On July 25, 2015, at 1745 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cox model Bede BD-5G amateur-built airplane, Irish registration EI-DNN, serial number HJC4523, was destroyed during a postimpact fire following a forced landing near Garranbane, Ireland. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight had departed Waterford Airport (EIWF) and was enroute to Shannon Airport (EINN).
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of the Ireland. Further information may be obtained from:
Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU)
Department of Tourism Transport and Sport
2nd Floor, Leesan Lane
Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)85 8689427
Fax: +353 (01) 6041514
Web: www.aaiu.ie
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accident Investigation Unit of Ireland.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.