4 fatalities

Training Flight Crash in High Winds at Shannon Airport Kills Four (188)

Shannon, IrelandLanding (descent or approach)

On January 27, 1961, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration 188) operated by Irish Air Corps - Aer Chór na hÉireann was involved in an aviation accident near Shannon, Ireland during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine airplane on a training mission crashed in a field near Shannon Airport after losing control during approach in high winds. One crew member was injured; four others were killed.

Accident Details

A crew was performing a local training mission at Shannon Airport. On approach in high winds, the twin-engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a field located a few kilometers from the runway threshold. One crew member was injured, while four other occupants were killed.

Occupants

The crew and passengers included: Captain Jim Liddy (pilot), Lieutenant D. J. Brady (pilot), Lieutenant P. B. Corr (ATC), Mr. P. B. Wall (Department of Transport & Power), and Mr. J. C. O'Donoghue (Department of Transport & Power). The source indicates that Lieutenant Corr, Mr. Wall, and Mr. O'Donoghue were among the deceased, along with one of the pilots.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Jan 1961 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Shannon, Ireland?

A twin-engine airplane on a training mission crashed in a field near Shannon Airport after losing control during approach in high winds. One crew member was injured; four others were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Jan 1961 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Jan 1961 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration 188, operated by Irish Air Corps - Aer Chór na hÉireann, at Shannon, Ireland.