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December 24, 2014 · Piper PA-32-260 · G-OCTI
Lorrha, Tipperary, Ireland, IE
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Lorrha, Tipperary, Ireland, IE
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-260
Tail Number
G-OCTI
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15WA096
On December 24, 2014, at 1410 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-32-260, United Kingdom registration G-OCTI, sustained substantial damage during an forced landing near Lorrha, Tipperary, Ireland, after experiencing an engine failure. There were no injuries to the pilot and three passengers. 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.
Full Narrative
On December 24, 2014, at 1410 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-32-260, United Kingdom registration G-OCTI, sustained substantial damage during an forced landing near Lorrha, Tipperary, Ireland, after experiencing an engine failure. There were no injuries to the pilot and three passengers. 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-260
Tail NumberG-OCTI
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0