On July 31, 1931, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration EI-AAF) operated by Iona National Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Bundoran, Ireland in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine plane crashed into a farm roof in Bundoran after departing Kildonan Aerodrome, resulting in injuries to the pilot and passenger.
What happened
The incident involved a single-engine aircraft that took off from Kildonan Aerodrome in Finglas. At the time of departure, the airplane carried two individuals: one pilot and one passenger. During the flight, the aircraft encountered an unknown event that led to a crash at a farm located in Bundoran, Ulster. The plane impacted the roof of the structure, causing significant damage. Both occupants sustained injuries in the accident, and the airframe was destroyed.
Findings
The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain unknown. No further details regarding contributing factors or technical failures have been provided in the available records.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 31 Jul 1931 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Bundoran, Ireland?
A single-engine plane crashed into a farm roof in Bundoran after departing Kildonan Aerodrome, resulting in injuries to the pilot and passenger.
Were there any fatalities in the 31 Jul 1931 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Jul 1931 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration EI-AAF, operated by Iona National Airways, at Bundoran, Ireland.
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