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Glider Towing Accident at Baldonnel-Casement AFB (18)

Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin), IrelandTakeoff (climb)

On December 16, 1941, a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon (registration 18) 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. 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 light aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff during a glider towing exercise near Baldonnel-Casement AFB. The pilot was rescued from the wreckage.

What happened

The incident occurred during a local flight operation involving glider towing exercises. The aircraft departed from Baldonnel-Casement AFB and crashed shortly after becoming airborne. The specific cause of the crash is currently listed as unknown in available records. Following the impact, emergency services responded to the scene, and the pilot was successfully rescued.

Findings

No definitive contributing factors or technical conclusions have been published in the source material provided. The event is recorded primarily as a post-takeoff accident with no fatalities.

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