1 fatality

Fatal training accident at Fermoy Aerodrome (1)

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On June 25, 1923, a De Havilland DH.9 (registration 1) operated by Irish Air Corps - Aer Chór na hÉireann was involved in an aviation accident near Fermoy, Ireland in flight. One person was 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.

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A local training flight at Fermoy Aerodrome ended in a fatal crash with unknown circumstances, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury among the crew.

What happened

The incident involved an aircraft operating out of Fermoy Aerodrome during a routine local training exercise. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains undocumented, as the accident occurred in unknown circumstances. During the flight, the pilot sustained serious injuries, while the observer on board lost their life. No other individuals were reported to be involved or injured in this event.

Findings

Due to the lack of detailed investigative data regarding the specific mechanical or operational failures, no definitive contributing factors have been established in the available records. The primary outcome was a fatal injury to one crew member and serious injuries to the pilot.