On September 10, 1934, a Fairey III operated by Irish Air Corps - Aer Chór na hÉireann was involved in an aviation accident near Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin), Ireland in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to realize the aircraft was at an unsafe altitude, leading to a collision with terrain. 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.
A military aircraft crashed into a tree and burst into flames during a local post-maintenance test flight near Baldonnel-Casement AFB, resulting in two fatalities and one serious injury.
What happened
The crew departed from Baldonnel-Casement AFB to conduct a local post-maintenance test flight. While maneuvering around the airbase perimeter, the pilot did not recognize that the aircraft's altitude was insufficient for safe operation. The airplane subsequently struck a tree and crashed into the area between numbers 31 and 33 Terenure Road in the West Dublin suburb. Upon impact, the aircraft caught fire.
Findings
The accident resulted in two fatalities and one serious injury among the occupants. There were no casualties on the ground. The primary contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the flight phase.
Probable cause
The pilot failed to realize the aircraft was at an unsafe altitude, leading to a collision with terrain.
What happened in the 10 Sept 1934 Fairey III accident near Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin), Ireland?
A military aircraft crashed into a tree and burst into flames during a local post-maintenance test flight near Baldonnel-Casement AFB, resulting in two fatalities and one serious injury.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 Sept 1934 Fairey III accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Sept 1934 involved a Fairey III, operated by Irish Air Corps - Aer Chór na hÉireann, at Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin), Ireland.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot failed to realize the aircraft was at an unsafe altitude, leading to a collision with terrain.
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