Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander in Galway
Date & Time:
Jul 7, 1980
Operator:
Registration:
EI-BBR
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
472
YOM:
1975
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and decided to abort. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the twin engine airplane overran, struck a wall and came to rest. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
