Incident Overview
On December 24, 2014, at 1410 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-32-260 aircraft, United Kingdom registration G-OCTI, experienced an engine failure during flight near Lorrha, County Tipperary, Ireland. The pilot conducted a forced landing, during which the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Occupants and Injuries
The aircraft was occupied by the pilot and three passengers. No injuries were reported among the occupants.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-32-260, a single-engine general aviation airplane. The registration G-OCTI is listed with the United Kingdom.
Damage and Location
The forced landing occurred near the town of Lorrha in County Tipperary, Ireland. The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the landing.
Investigation Jurisdiction
The accident investigation falls under the jurisdiction of the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Ireland, which is part of the Department of Tourism Transport and Sport. The AAIU is responsible for determining the circumstances of the incident.