Cessna 152 crash in Crumlin, Northern Ireland

2 fatalities • Crumlin, Ireland

A flight departing from Newtonards Airport resulted in a fatal terrain collision in Crumlin.

What happened

On April 19, 2018, at 1230 UTC, a Cessna 152, registration G-UFCO, crashed into the terrain in Crumlin, Northern Ireland. The aircraft had departed from Newtonards Airport prior to the accident.

The impact and subsequent post-impact fire caused 2 fatal injuries to the pilot and passenger. The wreckage was discovered in a field, and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Probable cause

The official cause of the accident is not determined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Apr 2018 CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY CESSNA 152 accident near Crumlin, Ireland?

A flight departing from Newtonards Airport resulted in a fatal terrain collision in Crumlin.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Apr 2018 CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY CESSNA 152 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Apr 2018 involved a CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY CESSNA 152, operated by ULSTER FLYING CLUB (1961) LTD, at Crumlin, Ireland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official cause of the accident is not determined.

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