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Crash of a BAe 125-600B at Baldonnel AFB

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
236
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Baldonnel - Baldonnel
MSN:
25256
YOM:
1971
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was supposed to fly to UK for scheduled maintenance. During the takeoff roll at Baldonnel-Casement Airbase, the airplane collided with a flock of birds. The takeoff procedure was abandoned and the pilot initiated an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran and came to rest. All three crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Bird strike on takeoff.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon at Baldonnel AFB

Date & Time: Dec 16, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
18
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Baldonnel - Baldonnel
MSN:
6071
YOM:
1934
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Baldonnel-Casement AFB on a local banner and glider towing exercise when the airplane crashed for unknown reasons shortly after takeoff. The pilot was rescued.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson V near Jenkinstown: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1941 at 1400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
AE577
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Baldonnel - Belfast
MSN:
414-3932
YOM:
1941
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane entered the Irish airspace at 0835LT and landed at Baldonnel-Casement Airport at 0924LT after the crew reported they were low on fuel. The crew were given food and rest then the airplane was unarmed and cleared to depart. It took off at 1320LT bound for Belfast-Aldergrove Airport. Flying to the north, the crew encountered poor visibility when the airplane impacted a hill located near Jenkinstown, bursting into flames. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
F/Lt Louis Romeo Dubuc, pilot,
Sgt Frederick James Goodwin, observer,
Samuel Raymond Kenny, radio operator.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth on Mt Little Sugar Loaf: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 29, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
EI-AAJ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Baldonnel - Baldonnel
MSN:
1866
YOM:
1931
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot Reginald Good was performing a solo flight and departed Baldonnel Airport in the day. En route, the single engine aircraft impacted the slope of Mt Little Sugar Loaf located south of Bray, some 23 km southeast of Dublin. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

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 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.