EI-BBR

On July 7, 1980 at 12:00 AM, EI-BBR experienced a crash involving Britten-Norman Islander, operated by Aer Arann, with the event recorded near Galway-Carnmore Connacht.

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

5 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 4, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. During the takeoff roll, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and decided to abort. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the twin engine airplane overran, struck a wall and came to rest. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration EI-BBR, MSN 472, year of manufacture 1975.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 53.3004°, -8.9402°.