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Viscount Crashes During Training Flight Near Dublin (EI-AOF)

Ashbourne, IrelandLanding (descent or approach)

On June 22, 1967, a Vickers Viscount (registration EI-AOF) operated by Aer Lingus was involved in an aviation accident near Ashbourne, Ireland during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An unintentional stall and incipient spin at a low altitude from which recovery was not possible. There is not enough evidence to determine the circumstances leading to the stall and incipient spin but the behaviour of the aircraft in the final stages was… 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 Viscount training flight ended in disaster when it entered a vertical dive and crashed near Dublin, killing all three crew members. Investigators cited an unintentional stall and incipient spin from which recovery was not possible.

Accident

A Viscount aircraft crashed and caught fire after entering a vertical dive from low altitude. The aircraft was on a pilot conversion training flight that had departed Dublin at 06:44 GMT. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the aircraft plunge vertically before impact.

Flight Details

The flight was conducted under an IFR flight plan. The instructor had planned to spend two hours in a sector northwest of Dublin, followed by one hour practicing circuits and landings. All three crew members were killed in the crash.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the accident resulted from an unintentional stall and incipient spin at low altitude, from which recovery was not possible. Investigators found insufficient evidence to determine the circumstances leading to the stall and incipient spin, but noted that the aircraft's behavior in the final stages indicated it was not under the control of the flight instructor.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Jun 1967 Vickers Viscount accident near Ashbourne, Ireland?

A Viscount training flight ended in disaster when it entered a vertical dive and crashed near Dublin, killing all three crew members. Investigators cited an unintentional stall and incipient spin from which recovery was not possible.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Jun 1967 Vickers Viscount accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Jun 1967 involved a Vickers Viscount, registration EI-AOF, operated by Aer Lingus, at Ashbourne, Ireland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An unintentional stall and incipient spin at a low altitude from which recovery was not possible. There is not enough evidence to determine the circumstances leading to the stall and incipient spin but the behaviour of the aircraft in the final stages was such as to indicate that it was not under control of the…

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