Accident Details
On December 3, 2015, at approximately 0911 hours UTC, a Rockwell model 114B airplane, bearing United Kingdom registration 2-ROAM, struck the Irish Sea while on approach to Blackpool Airport in Lancashire, England. The aircraft had departed from Ronaldsway Airport on the Isle of Man. The pilot, the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries.
Investigation
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is conducting the inquiry into the accident. As of the time of this report, the AAIB has jurisdiction and control over the investigation. No further details regarding the cause of the accident have been released.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Rockwell 114B, a single-engine, four-seat general aviation airplane. The specific registration 2-ROAM was assigned by the United Kingdom. No other information about the aircraft's maintenance history or previous operations was provided in the source.
Sequence of Events
The flight originated from Ronaldsway Airport on the Isle of Man and was en route to Blackpool Airport. While on approach to Blackpool, the airplane impacted the waters of the Irish Sea. The exact location of the impact was not specified. The accident occurred during daylight hours, but further weather or visibility conditions were not stated.
Casualties and Damage
The pilot was fatally injured. No other persons were on board. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with the sea. The extent of damage to the airframe was not detailed beyond the fact of the crash.
Further Information
For additional details, inquiries can be directed to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch at Farnborough House, Berkshire Copse Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HH, United Kingdom, via telephone at +44(0) 1252 510300, or by email at [email protected]. The AAIB's website is http://www.aaib.gov.uk.