Fatal aircraft accident near Abbeyshrule, Ireland

1 fatality • Abbeyshrule, Ireland

An experimental amateur-built aircraft crashed into terrain near Abbeyshrule, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On March 20, 2016, at 1745 UTC, an experimental amateur-built York Laser Z-200, registered PH-LSR, crashed near Abbeyshrule, County Longford, Ireland. The flight had departed from Abbeyshrule Aerodrome (EAIB) at an unspecified time.

The aircraft impacted terrain under circumstances that remain unknown. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident is undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Mar 2016 YORK Laser Z-200 accident near Abbeyshrule, Ireland?

An experimental amateur-built aircraft crashed into terrain near Abbeyshrule, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Mar 2016 YORK Laser Z-200 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Mar 2016 involved a YORK Laser Z-200, at Abbeyshrule, Ireland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident is undetermined.

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