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Single-engine trainer crash during local training flight at Baldonnel-Casement AFB (23)

Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin), IrelandLanding (descent or approach)

On July 26, 1928, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration 23) operated by Irish Air Corps - Aer Chór na hÉireann was involved in an aviation accident near Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin), Ireland during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed while on final approach during a local training exercise at Baldonnel-Casement Air Base, resulting in injuries to both crew members and the total loss of the airframe.

What happened

The incident occurred while the flight crew was conducting a local training flight at Baldonnel-Casement AFB. During the final approach phase, the single-engine aircraft crashed into the ground. The specific cause of the crash remains unknown based on available information. Both members of the crew sustained injuries in the accident, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Findings

No definitive conclusions regarding contributing factors or mechanical failures have been established in the source material. The event is recorded as a crash for unknown reasons during a routine training operation.

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