Fatal accident involving Bede BD-5G near Garranbane, Ireland

1 fatality • Garranbane, Ireland

A single-engine amateur-built aircraft crashed and caught fire during a forced landing near Garranbane, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On July 25, 2015, at 1745 UTC, a Bede BD-5G amateur-built airplane, registered EI-DNN, was involved in a fatal accident near Garranbane, Ireland. The aircraft was performing a flight from Waterford Airport (EIWF) to Shannon Airport (EINN) when the pilot was forced to perform a landing.

Following the impact, a post-impact fire occurred, which destroyed the aircraft. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jul 2015 COX BEDE BD-5G G accident near Garranbane, Ireland?

A single-engine amateur-built aircraft crashed and caught fire during a forced landing near Garranbane, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jul 2015 COX BEDE BD-5G G accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jul 2015 involved a COX BEDE BD-5G G, at Garranbane, Ireland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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