Crash of a Partenavia P.68C-TC near Waterford: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 20, 2025 at 1248 LT
Operator:
Registration:
EI-HPY
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Sligo – Béziers
MSN:
485-52-TC
YOM:
2015
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Sligo Airport at 1121LT on a private flight to Béziers. About an hour into the flight, while cruising at an altitude of 10,900 feet over the Celtic Sea, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and was cleared to divert to Waterford Airport. He gradually reduced his altitude and was cleared for an approach to runway 03. On approach, he lost control of the airplane that crashed in a pasture located south of the airport. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and the pilot, sole occupant, was killed.
