G-OCTIPIPER PA-32-2602014-12-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32-260

Summary

On December 24, 2014, a Piper PA-32-260 (G-OCTI) was involved in an incident near Lorrha, Tipperary, Ireland, EI. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

On December 24, 2014, at 1410 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-32-260, United Kingdom registration G-OCTI, sustained substantial damage during an forced landing near Lorrha, Tipperary, Ireland, after experiencing an engine failure. There were no injuries to the pilot and three passengers.

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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN15WA096. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft G-OCTI.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN15WA096
Location
Lorrha, Tipperary, Ireland, Ireland
Event ID
20150106X24904
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On December 24, 2014, at 1410 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-32-260, United Kingdom registration G-OCTI, sustained substantial damage during an forced landing near Lorrha, Tipperary, Ireland, after experiencing an engine failure. There were no injuries to the pilot and three passengers.

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15WA096