Amateur-built Laser Z-200 accident near Abbeyshrule, Ie, March 20, 2016
On March 20, 2016 at about 5:45 pm local time, a amateur-built Laser Z-200, registered PHLSR, was destroyed in an accident near Abbeyshrule (Abbyshrule Aerodrome airport). 1 person was killed.
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
- March 20, 2016 · about 5:45 pm local time
- Place
- Abbeyshrule, Ireland · Abbyshrule Aerodrome · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built Laser Z-200
- Registration
- PHLSR · no longer on the register · serial PFA123-12682
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On March 20, 2016, at 1745 coordinated universal time (UTC), an experimental amateur built York Laser Z-200 airplane, Dutch registered PH-LSR, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Abbeyshrule, County Longford, Ireland. The private rated pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight originated from the Abbeyshrule Aerodrome (EAIB) at an unknown time. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Irish Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU). This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the AAIU. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport Leeson Lane Dublin, Ireland D02 TR60 24hr phone: +353 1 604 1293
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
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: EIAB Abbyshrule
- Destination: EIAB Abbyshrule
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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