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# aaiu - Thursday 4 April, 2019

Aer Lingus flight had to make emergency landing after suspected engine fire Shannon Airport

Aer Lingus flight had to make emergency landing after suspected engine fire

Apr 4th 2019, 3:26 PM 39,133 Views 8 Comments

A report into the incident has concluded that “fatigue failure” of part of the engine was the probable cause.

# aaiu - Monday 11 June, 2018

No evidence of engine failure in crash that killed pilot and seven-year-old boy Offaly

No evidence of engine failure in crash that killed pilot and seven-year-old boy

Jun 11th 2018, 9:41 PM 39,005 Views 27 Comments

Kacper Kacprzak (7) and Neil Bowditch (47) died in the accident.

# aaiu - Wednesday 27 September, 2017

Empty plane crashed into electric fence at Tipperary airfield after pilot 'was in a hurry to get airborne' Report

Empty plane crashed into electric fence at Tipperary airfield after pilot 'was in a hurry to get airborne'

Sep 27th 2017, 10:33 PM 31,364 Views 21 Comments

The plane hit a boundary hedge and overturned, coming to rest upside down on an electric fence in a neighbouring field.

# aaiu - Saturday 1 April, 2017

'No mechanical anomalies' discovered in initial analysis of R116 flight recorders R116

'No mechanical anomalies' discovered in initial analysis of R116 flight recorders

Apr 1st 2017, 5:15 PM 29,674 Views 44 Comments

The AAIU said it was mindful that S-92A helicopters are in operation around the world in a variety of roles.

# aaiu - Tuesday 28 March, 2017

Air accident investigation launched after elderly man dies in light aircraft crash Dungarvan

Air accident investigation launched after elderly man dies in light aircraft crash

Mar 28th 2017, 8:20 AM 14,426 Views 23 Comments

The man was the sole occupant of the airplane.

# aaiu - Monday 27 March, 2017

Man dies following Waterford airplane crash Plane Crash

Man dies following Waterford airplane crash

Mar 27th 2017, 7:02 PM 25,955 Views 2 Comments

The plane crash landed earlier this afternoon.

# aaiu - Thursday 2 March, 2017

Landing area in Longford helicopter crash was 'inappropriate and wholly unsuitable' Rustic Inn

Landing area in Longford helicopter crash was 'inappropriate and wholly unsuitable'

Mar 2nd 2017, 5:32 PM 26,632 Views 16 Comments

The pilot told inspectors he knew the site was “very tight, but it was certainly do-able”.

# aaiu - Tuesday 10 May, 2016

Pilot escapes injury after plane crash on Tory Island Lucky Escape

Pilot escapes injury after plane crash on Tory Island

May 10th 2016, 8:21 PM 14,126 Views 16 Comments

A spokesperson for The Air Accident Investigations Unit confirmed that it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the event.

# aaiu - Tuesday 17 February, 2015

A man bought a voucher for paragliding and was horribly injured in first flight Investigation

A man bought a voucher for paragliding and was horribly injured in first flight

Feb 17th 2015, 9:13 AM 13,867 Views 7 Comments

The pair met in a car park before undertaking the flight.

# aaiu - Monday 5 January, 2015

Ryanair co-pilot praised for safe emergency landing after captain fell ill Investigation

Ryanair co-pilot praised for safe emergency landing after captain fell ill

Jan 5th 2015, 5:06 PM 33,668 Views 48 Comments

At one stage, the commander of the craft fell unconscious.

# aaiu - Friday 15 August, 2014

Ryanair crew only discovered 'significant damage' to plane after take-off Investigation

Ryanair crew only discovered 'significant damage' to plane after take-off

Aug 15th 2014, 11:06 AM 33,472 Views 75 Comments

An investigation into the 2011 incident said damage was not visible during ground checks and could only have been found by removing panels.

# aaiu - Wednesday 11 June, 2014

Manx2 pilot 'put himself under pressure' to land in thick fog - rather than unfamiliar airport Manx 2

Manx2 pilot 'put himself under pressure' to land in thick fog - rather than unfamiliar airport

Jun 11th 2014, 9:30 PM 13,430 Views No Comments

The coroner’s court also heard today that responses to safety recommendations made as a consequence of the crash were not adequate.

# aaiu - Tuesday 28 January, 2014

Tiredness and 'inadequate training' of flight crew factors in Cork Airport crash Manx2

Tiredness and 'inadequate training' of flight crew factors in Cork Airport crash

Jan 28th 2014, 10:58 AM 12,061 Views 19 Comments

The AAIU’s report into the tragic events of 10 February 2011 has revealed a number of “systemic deficiencies”.

# aaiu - Thursday 4 April, 2013

'Substantial damage' to air ambulance during rescue operation Helicopter Crash

'Substantial damage' to air ambulance during rescue operation

Apr 4th 2013, 8:20 PM 18,708 Views 38 Comments

The helicopter’s rotor blades struck electrical wires while attempting to land in a field last July to collect a casualty.

# aaiu - Friday 14 December, 2012

Report into Birr plane crash found ‘no technical defect’ Air Crash

Report into Birr plane crash found ‘no technical defect’

Dec 14th 2012, 5:58 PM 5,259 Views 4 Comments

Flying instructor Niall Doherty and trainee Damien Deegan died in the crash last month.

# aaiu - Saturday 14 July, 2012

Air accident investigators to probe Wicklow plane crash Plane Crash

Air accident investigators to probe Wicklow plane crash

Jul 14th 2012, 9:47 AM 5,677 Views 7 Comments

Two people on board the plane escaped unharmed after it crashed near a private airfield yesterday evening.

# aaiu - Tuesday 7 February, 2012

Interim report into Cork air crash finds sensor fault on plane Cork Air Crash

Interim report into Cork air crash finds sensor fault on plane

Feb 7th 2012, 3:56 PM 3,573 Views 4 Comments

Six people died when a Manx2 flight from Belfast to Cork crashed at Cork Airport almost a year ago.

# aaiu - Monday 3 October, 2011

Helicopter Crash Oct 3rd 2011, 8:41 AM

THE AIR ACCIDENT Investigation Unit is investigating a helicopter crash in Taughmaconnell, Co Roscommon yesterday evening. One person was on board at the time, but was not injured. It is understood the helicopter, a Robinson 44, came down at around 8pm. The AAIU travelled to the scene for an initial inquiry last night and is carrying out a technical analysis of the crash site this morning.

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