The Airbus A320-214 aircraft, with two pilots on board, was on a positioning flight to Dublin Airport (EIDW), Ireland, from Madrid-Barajas Airport (LEMD), Spain. There were no passengers or cabin crew on board. After take-off, the Commander detected what he described as a ‘slight chemical-type’ odour. The Commander stated that the odour eventually dissipated in the flight deck but was detectable in the aft galley. The Commander reported that during the subsequent descent into EIDW, when passing approximately 6,500 ft, a ‘very strong chemical odour’ was detected in the flight deck, and that due to its severity, he immediately ordered the donning of the flight crew oxygen masks. The Flight Crew donned their oxygen masks and subsequently removed them at approximately 600 ft to aid visibility and communication. The odour was reported to have diminished at that stage but that it was still noticeable. The aircraft landed normally on Runway (RWY) 28L at EIDW and taxied to its parking stand. The Flight Crew immediately attended a hospital, where physical examination, blood tests, X-rays, and ECGs were conducted. No abnormalities were detected and both crew members were discharged a number of hours later.
The Investigation determined that the probable cause of the fumes was contamination of the aircraft’s air conditioning system due to oil from an external oil leak at the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) being ingested by the APU’s load compressor.
On 30 August 2023, the Airbus A321 neo aircraft departed Dublin Airport (EIDW), Ireland, at approximately 11:55 hrs on a scheduled transatlantic service to Washington Dulles Airport (KIAD) in the United States. During the final approach to land, in gusty conditions, the aircraft became slightly high on the glideslope. In response to this deviation, the First Officer (FO), who was the Pilot Flying, made a nose-down control input which, along with a loss of headwind, resulted in an increased rate of descent near to the ground. During the subsequent landing manoeuvre, a rapid aft control side stick input was made and the aircraft bounced to a low height. During this bounce, the Pilot Flying made an aft side stick input, which caused the aircraft to pitch up beyond its tailstrike limit. Simultaneously with the second touchdown, the Commander took control of the aircraft and a go-around was initiated. Following radar vectors, the aircraft landed again on Runway 01R. A post-flight engineering inspection revealed that a tailstrike had occurred which caused damage to the aircraft. Minor injuries were reported by two cabin crew members located in the rear of the aircraft.
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EU Regulation 996/2010 requires that, if the Final Report cannot be made public within 12 months, the safety investigation authority shall release an interim statement at least at each anniversary of the accident or serious incident, detailing the progress of the investigation and any safety issues raised.
The paraglider departed from a cliff top in an area known as The Lady’s Stairs, Skerries, County Dublin. The Pilot’s intention was to conduct some coastal soaring. After taking off, the Pilot commenced a right turn, to track parallel to the coastline. Shortly thereafter, the paraglider began losing height and the canopy started scraping and snagging along the cliff face. There was insufficient height or time to turn towards the beach and the paraglider impacted on the rocks below the cliff. The Pilot sustained serious injuries during the impact and was airlifted to hospital by an Irish Coast Guard rescue helicopter.
last-modified: 2025-05-20T00:00:00 guid: https://aaiu.ie/aaiu_report/final-report-accident-involving-a-bgd-base-ml-paraglider-crusader-registration-g-pusi-the-ladys-stairs-skerriesco-dublin-7-september-2024-report-2025-005/ title: Final Report: Accident involving a Cessna T303 Crusader, registration G-PUSI, at Navan Airfield, Co. Meath, 6 December 2022. Report 2025-004 link: https://aaiu.ie/aaiu_report/final-report-accident-involving-a-cessna-t303-crusader-registration-g-pusi-at-navan-airfield-co-meath-06-december-2022-report-2025-004/ description:During a landing attempt onto Runway 09 at Navan Airfield, Co. Meath, the twin engine Cessna T303 Crusader aircraft experienced a crosswind which raised the left wing as the aircraft entered the flare, and the right wing impacted with the grass. The aircraft touched down on soft ground to the left of the runway. The main wheels dug into the soft ground before stopping adjacent to the boundary markings of Runway 07, which is situated to the left of Runway 09. The Pilot and two passengers on board exited the aircraft normally. There was no fire, and no injuries were reported to the Investigation.
last-modified: 2025-05-02T00:00:00 guid: https://aaiu.ie/aaiu_report/final-report-accident-involving-a-cessna-t303-crusader-registration-g-pusi-at-navan-airfield-co-meath-06-december-2022-report-2025-004/ title: Final Report: Accident involving a Beechcraft 19A Musketeer Sport III, Registration G-AWTV, at Miltownpass, Co. Westmeath, 28 May 2023. Report 2025-003 link: https://aaiu.ie/aaiu_report/final-report-accident-involving-a-beechcraft-19a-musketeer-sport-iii-registration-g-awtv-at-miltownpass-co-westmeath-28-may-2023-report-2025-003/ description:The aircraft, a Beechcraft 19A Musketeer Sport III, flew three low-level circuits to Runway 24 at Milltownpass Airstrip, Co. Westmeath, Ireland. A landing was performed following a fourth circuit; however, a runway excursion occurred when the aircraft departed the right-hand side of the runway during the landing roll. The aircraft’s right wing impacted a hedgerow before the aircraft came to rest in a shallow ditch at the airstrip boundary beyond the end of the runway. The Pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained minor injuries and exited the aircraft unaided. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. There was no fire.
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last-modified: 2025-04-02T00:00:00 guid: https://aaiu.ie/aaiu_report/2896/ title: Final Report: Accident involving a Partenavia P68, Registration F-HIRD, near Carnsore Point, Co. Wexford, on 23 September 2021. Report 2025-001 link: https://aaiu.ie/aaiu_report/final-report-accident-involving-a-partenavia-p68-registration-fhird-near-carnsore-point-co-wexford-on-23-september-2021-report-2025-001/ description:The Partenavia P68 Victor aircraft, with one Pilot and three Task Specialists on board, took off from Waterford Airport, Ireland, and was operating a marine wildlife survey flight off the south-east coast of Ireland when the right engine stopped. The Pilot commenced a return to Waterford Airport and a few minutes later, the left engine lost power repeatedly. The Pilot carried out a forced landing on a beach close to Carnsore Point, Co. Wexford. The Pilot and all three Task Specialists exited the aircraft and summoned assistance. The Pilot and one Task Specialist sustained serious injuries. The two other Task Specialists sustained minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. There was no fire.
The Investigation concluded that the probable cause of the accident was separate interruptions to the fuel supply of each engine, while operating at or below a quarter of the aircraft’s fuel tank capacity, which ultimately resulted in a forced landing. Contributory causes were:
Three Safety Recommendations are made as a result of this Investigation.
EI-DHH, a Boeing 737-8AS aircraft, was on a scheduled passenger flight from Liverpool Airport, in the United Kingdom (EGGP), to Dublin Airport, in Ireland (EIDW). Following an uneventful flight, the aircraft touched down on Runway (RWY) 28 Left (L) at EIDW, in crosswind conditions, with a crab angle of approximately three degrees to the left, relative to the runway magnetic heading of 277 degrees. The aircraft tracked towards the left edge of the runway before turning back through the runway centreline and eventually coming to a stop at a runway exit on the right-hand side of the runway. During the ground roll, the aircraft nosewheels were severely damaged with one wheel and tyre departing the aircraft completely, and the other wheel being ground down to its axle, while its tyre also suffered significant abrasion and loss of material. There was damage to the airframe due to debris. There were no injuries and there was no fire. The passengers and crew disembarked the aircraft through the left rear (L2) door using mobile stairs and were taken to the terminal buildings by bus. The Investigation determined that the probable cause of the occurrence was the use of the tiller to steer the nosewheel assembly at a speed higher than that prescribed by the Aircraft Manufacturer.
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