On November 27, 1979, a BAe 125 (registration 236) operated by Irish Air Corps - Aer Chór na hÉireann was involved in an aviation accident near Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin), Ireland during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Bird strike on takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During takeoff roll at Baldonnel-Casement Airbase, an airplane collided with birds. The crew aborted takeoff and braked but overran the runway. The three crew members were uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Incident Overview
An airplane departing Baldonnel-Casement Airbase for scheduled maintenance in the UK encountered a bird strike during the takeoff roll. The crew immediately abandoned the takeoff procedure and initiated emergency braking. However, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance and overran the end of the runway, coming to rest beyond the paved surface.
Occupant Status
The three crew members on board escaped the incident without injury. No other persons were involved.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair as a result of the overrun and subsequent impact.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation findings, the probable cause of the accident was a bird strike on takeoff.