REIMS-CESSNA F150
Birr, Ireland, November 11, 2012
Event Information
| Date | November 11, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Birr, Ireland |
| Country | EI |
| Coordinates | 53.06917, -7.89250 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN13WA061 |
| Event ID | 20121118X61225 |
Aircraft
| Make | REIMS-CESSNA |
| Model | F150 |
| Registration # | EI-AST |
| Operator | Ormand Flying Club Ltd |
| Owner | Ormand Flying Club Ltd |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | UNK |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On November 11, 2012, about 1655 Western European time, a Reims-Cessna, model F150H, single engine airplane, EI-AST, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Birr Airfield (EIBR), Birr, Ireland. The two pilots were fatally injured. The airplane was operated by Ormand Flying Club Ltd. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The local flight had originated from EIBR.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ireland. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Ireland. The NTSB designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13 as the state of design of the aircraft and the engine.
All inquiries should be directed to:
Air Accident Investigation Unit
Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport
2nd Floor, Leeson Lane
Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: +353 (1) 604 1293
Website: www.aaiu.ie
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.