Reims-Cessna F150 accident near Birr, Ireland, Ie, November 11, 2012
On November 11, 2012 at about 4:55 pm local time, a Reims-Cessna F150, registered EIAST, was destroyed in an accident during initial climb near Birr, Ireland. It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 11, 2012 · about 4:55 pm local time
- Place
- Birr, Ireland, Ireland · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Reims-Cessna F150 H
- Registration
- EIAST · no longer on the register · serial F150-0273
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On November 11, 2012, about 1655 Western European time, a Reims-Cessna, model F150H, single engine airplane, EI-AST, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Birr Airfield (EIBR), Birr, Ireland. The two pilots were fatally injured. The airplane was operated by Ormand Flying Club Ltd. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The local flight had originated from EIBR. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ireland. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Ireland. The NTSB designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13 as the state of design of the aircraft and the engine. All inquiries should be directed to: Air Accident Investigation Unit Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport 2nd Floor, Leeson Lane Dublin 2, Ireland Tel: +353 (1) 604 1293 Website: www.aaiu.ie
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during initial climb defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during uncontrolled descent
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-200-A (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Ormand Flying Club Ltd
The flight
- Departed from: Birr, Ireland
- Destination: Birr, Ireland
- Flight plan: not recorded
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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