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Leinster

Crash of a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth in Bennettsbridge

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1935
Registration:
G-ADAR
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
7091
YOM:
1935
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Bennettsbridge, bursting into flames. Both occupants were injured and the airplane was destroyed by fire.

Crash of a Fairey IIIF at Baldonnel AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 10, 1934
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Baldonnel - Baldonnel
MSN:
F.968
YOM:
1927
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew departed Baldonnel-Casement AFB on a local post maintenance test flight. While flying around the airbase, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was too low. The airplane impacted a tree then crashed between n° 31 and 33 Terenure Road in the West Dublin suburb, bursting into flames. A crew member was seriously injured and both other occupants were killed. There were no victims on ground.
Crew:
Lt Arthur G. Russell, †
Pvt Donal Joseph Toomey, †
Sgt Patrick Leo Canavan.

Crash of a Spartan Three Seater II near Drogheda: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 1, 1933 at 1730 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-ABZH
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Drogheda - Drogheda
MSN:
103
YOM:
1932
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane was completing several local demo flights while taking part to an airshow at Colpe Farm near Drogheda. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the engine failed. The airplane stalled, entered a sharp left turn and crashed. All three occupants were killed.
Crew:
F/O Robert Kingsley Rose, pilot.
Passengers:
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Hoey.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth off Dalkey Island: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 24, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
EI-AAH
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Baldonnel - Baldonnel
MSN:
1808
YOM:
1930
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Baldonnel Airport near Dublin for a regional round trip. While cruising off the Dalkey Island, southeast of Dublin, the single engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea. Both occupants, pilot Major Sam Dunckley and passenger Edward D. Clayson were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth at Baldonnel AFB

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
23
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Baldonnel AFB - Baldonnel AFB
MSN:
264
YOM:
1926
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Baldonnel-Casement AFB. On final approach, the single engine aircraft crashed for unknown reasons. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth at Baldonnel AFB

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
24
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Baldonnel - Baldonnel
MSN:
265
YOM:
1926
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training mission at Baldonnel-Casement AFB. On final approach, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances, injuring both pilots.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth at Baldonnel AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1927
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
26
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Baldonnel AFB - Baldonnel AFB
MSN:
267
YOM:
1926
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the aircraft went out of control and crashed, killing the pilot, sole on board.