AAIU Reports
The following is a listing of Investigation Reports published by the Air Accident Investigation Unit concerning accidents and incidents that occurred within Ireland, including its airspace and territorial waters. This list will also include Investigations concerning Irish-registered and/or operated aircraft which were delegated to the AAIU by Foreign Accident Investigation Authorities in accordance with ICAO Annex 13. Reports may be sorted based on Occurrence Date or Publication Date using the Search Facility below.
Final Report: Accident involving an Urban Air Samba UFM-10, Registration EI-DXT, at Fethard Airstrip, Co. Tipperary, 22 June 2021. Report 2021-007
October 12, 2021
SYNOPSIS
The Urban Air Samba UFM-10 aircraft, with two persons on board, landed on Runway (RWY) 07 at Fethard Airstrip, Co Tipperary, Ireland. A rapeseed crop was growing adjacent to each side of the grass runway. During the landing roll, the left wingtip made contact with the crop, which caused the aircraft to turn suddenly to the left and depart the runway. The aircraft’s landing gear sustained damage. The two occupants were uninjured, and exited the aircraft normally. There was no fire.
Final Report: Accident involving a Cessna 172S, Registration EI-DDX, at Cork Airport, 6 January 2020. Report 2021-006
June 21, 2021
SYNOPSIS
During an instructional flight at Cork Airport (EICK), a section of the left main landing gear assembly departed the aircraft following a touch-and-go landing on Runway (RWY) 25. The Instructor, after discussions with Cork Air Traffic Control (ATC), performed a controlled two-wheel landing at EICK following which he steered the aircraft onto the grass verge to the left of the runway. There were no injuries reported. There was no fire.
Second Interim Statement (2021-005): Accident involving a BRM Aero Bristell NG5 Light Aeroplane registration G-OJCS Near Belan, Co. Kildare on 13 June 2019
June 15, 2021
A second Interim Statement (2021-005) has been released by the AAIU. It can be found at the link below.
Final Report: Accident involving a Cessna FR172K Hawk XP, Registration EI-EZU Near Killimordaly, Co. Galway 11 July 2020. Report 2021-004
June 10, 2021
SYNOPSIS
The Cessna FR172K aircraft, with one Pilot and one passenger on board, was en route from Rathcoole Aerodrome, Co. Cork (EIRT) to Tibohine Airfield, Co. Roscommon. When the aircraft was north-west of Loughrea, Co. Galway, the Pilot noticed that the engine oil pressure was decreasing and that some oily smoke had emanated from the engine cowlings. This was followed by the failure of the engine. The Pilot made a MAYDAY call to Shannon Air Traffic Control (ATC), to inform them of the situation and that he was going to carry out an emergency landing. During the attempted landing in an agricultural field, the aircraft contacted the ground hard and sustained substantial damage, resulting in the serious injury of the Pilot and passenger. The Pilot and passenger were assisted from the aircraft by two passers-by. There was no fire.
Final Report: Accident involving a Cessna F172P Skyhawk, Registration EI-SKP, at Abbeyshrule Airfield Co. Longford, 26 September 2020. Report 2021-003
April 16, 2021
SYNOPSIS
The Student Pilot was returning to the departure airfield following a solo general handling exercise. The approach was high and fast, and following the initial touchdown, the aircraft bounced. The aircraft then contacted the runway, nose-wheel first, and following further bounces, was brought to rest on the runway with substantial damage. The Student sustained a minor injury subsequent to exiting the aircraft. There was no fire.
Survey of General Aviation Safety in Ireland
April 15, 2021
Survey of General Aviation Safety in Ireland
Fourth Interim Statement: Accident Sikorsky S-92A, registration (EI-ICR) at Black Rock Co. Mayo, 14 March 2017 at 00.46 hrs
March 12, 2021
The AAIU has published a Fourth Interim Statement on the 12 March 2021 on the progress of the Investigation into an accident involving a Sikorsky S-92A helicopter EI-ICR (R116) at Black Rock, Co. Mayo, on 14 March 2017. It can be found in the link below.
Final Report: Accident involving a Parajet 130 Thor, Unregistered, Near Camp, Co. Kerry on 27 May 2020. Report 2021-002
February 10, 2021
SYNOPSIS
On 27 May 2020, the paramotor carrying one Pilot departed Magharees, Co. Kerry. The Pilot’s intention was to perform a short leisure flight in the local area. At approximately 12.00 hrs, the paramotor passed overhead a caravan park near the village of Camp and turned to return to the point of departure. The Pilot said that having executed the turn, he did not adjust the setting of the wing trims which resulted in a rapid loss of altitude. The Paramotor struck and became entangled in electrical transmission cables overhead the caravan park. The cables broke and the Pilot and paramotor fell to the ground. The Pilot sustained minor injuries.
Final Report: Serious Incident involving a ATR 72-212A Registration EI-FAW at Dublin Airport, Ireland, 02 September 2016. Report 2021-001
January 15, 2021
SYNOPSIS
The aircraft, an ATR 72-212A, was approaching Dublin Airport (EIDW) following a scheduled passenger flight from Edinburgh Airport (EGPH) in the United Kingdom. During the intermediate descent prior to commencing the published instrument approach procedure, the aircraft descended below the altitude assigned by the Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO). The ‘Minimum Safe Altitude Warning’ (MSAW) activated on the ATCO’s radar screen to warn the ATCO about the aircraft’s continued descent. When contacted by the ATCO, the Commander initiated a missed approach, climbed to a safe altitude and obtained radar vectors for a second approach. The aircraft subsequently landed at EIDW without further incident. There were no injuries reported to the Investigation and the aircraft was undamaged.
Final Report: Accident involving an ICP Savannah S aircraft, registration EI-GEO at Navan Airfield, Co. Meath, on 2 October 2019. Report 2020-017
December 21, 2020
SYNOPSIS
The Savannah S aircraft departed from Navan Airfield, Co. Meath for a local flight. Shortly after take-off, and while still over the runway, the aircraft experienced an uncommanded loss of engine power. The Pilot attempted an emergency landing onto the remaining runway. After touchdown, the aircraft passed through a wire fence at the end of the runway and came to rest nine metres beyond the fence. The Pilot, who was the sole occupant, was uninjured and exited the aircraft unaided. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. There was no fire.