1 fatality

20 Mar 2016: YORK Laser Z-200 — Abbeyshrule, Ireland

Abbeyshrule, Ireland

On 20 Mar 2016, a YORK Laser Z-200 was involved in an aviation accident near Abbeyshrule, Ireland. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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On March 20, 2016, an experimental amateur-built York Laser Z-200 (PH-LSR) impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Abbeyshrule, Ireland. The pilot, sole occupant, was fatally injured.

Accident Details

On March 20, 2016, at 1745 coordinated universal time (UTC), an experimental amateur-built York Laser Z-200 airplane, registered PH-LSR, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Abbeyshrule, County Longford, Ireland. The private-rated pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries. The flight originated from Abbeyshrule Aerodrome (EAIB) at an unknown time.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Irish Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU). As of the time of reporting, no probable cause has been determined. Further information may be obtained from the AAIU.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft was an experimental amateur-built York Laser Z-200, of Dutch registration PH-LSR. The specific build details or modifications are not specified in the available information.