Pilot Debrief

COX BEDE BD-5G near Garranbane — 2015-07-25

Investigation ongoingCEN15WA317
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Date
2015-07-25
Location
Garranbane, IE
Aircraft
COX BEDE BD-5G
Registration
EI-DNN
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB 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.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Enroute
  • Engine Failure Enroute

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