Baldonnel - Baldonnel

On November 27, 1979 at 12:00 AM, Baldonnel - Baldonnel experienced a crash involving BAe 125, operated by Irish Air Corps - Aer Chór na hÉireann, with the event recorded near Baldonnel-Casement AFB (Dublin) Leinster.

The flight was categorized as positioning and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is other causes. The crew was supposed to fly to UK for scheduled maintenance. During the takeoff roll at Baldonnel-Casement Airbase, the airplane collided with a flock of birds. The takeoff procedure was abandoned and the pilot initiated an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran and came to rest. All three crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration 236, MSN 25256, year of manufacture 1971.