Pilot Debrief

REIMS-CESSNA F150 near Birr, Ireland — 2012-11-11

Investigation ongoingCEN13WA061
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Date
2012-11-11
Location
Birr, Ireland, IE
Aircraft
REIMS-CESSNA F150
Registration
EI-AST
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

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

NTSB 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

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Initial climb
  • Loss of Control on Takeoff/Initial Climb

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