Accident Details
On April 19, 2018, at 1230 UTC, a Cessna 152 aircraft, registered as G-UFCO, collided with terrain in a field in Crumlin, Northern Ireland. The impact and subsequent fire caused substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries as a result of the accident. As of the time of the investigation, the circumstances surrounding the event are unknown.
Flight Information
The flight originated from Newtownards Airport in Northern Ireland and was local in nature.
Investigation
The accident investigation is being conducted by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), operating under the authority of the United Kingdom government. The AAIB is responsible for determining the facts of the accident. For any further inquiries, the AAIB can be contacted at their headquarters: Farnborough House, Berkshire Copse Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HH, United Kingdom. Telephone: +44(0)1252 510300.