Amateur-built BEDE BD-5G accident near Garranbane, Ie, July 25, 2015
On July 25, 2015 at about 5:45 pm local time, a amateur-built BEDE BD-5G, registered EIDNN, was destroyed in an accident during enroute near Garranbane. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was 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
- July 25, 2015 · about 5:45 pm local time
- Place
- Garranbane, Ireland · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built BEDE BD-5G G
- Registration
- EIDNN · no longer on the register · serial HJC4523
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 25, 2015, at 1745 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cox model Bede BD-5G amateur-built airplane, Irish registration EI-DNN, serial number HJC4523, was destroyed during a postimpact fire following a forced landing near Garranbane, Ireland. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight had departed Waterford Airport (EIWF) and was enroute to Shannon Airport (EINN). The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of the Ireland. Further information may be obtained from: Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) Department of Tourism Transport and Sport 2nd Floor, Leesan Lane Dublin 2, Ireland Phone: +353 (0)85 8689427 Fax: +353 (01) 6041514 Web: www.aaiu.ie This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accident Investigation Unit of Ireland.
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 engine power (total) during enroute defining event
Pilot
- Seat: sngl
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 639 lb
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Mid-West Engines Ltd. AE110RA (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire in flight and on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: EIWF Waterford
- Destination: EINN Shannon
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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