EI-DNN

Destroyed
Fatal

COX BEDE BD-5GS/N: HJC4523

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 25, 2015
NTSB Number
CEN15WA317
Location
Garranbane, Ireland
Event ID
20150727X34345
Coordinates
52.116390, -7.541944
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
EI-DNN
Make
COX
Serial Number
HJC4523
Model / ICAO
BEDE BD-5G

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15WA317