Waterford - Waterford

On September 23, 2021 at 05:05 PM, Waterford - Waterford experienced a crash involving Partenavia P.68, operated by Action Air - France, with the event recorded near Carnsore Point Leinster.

The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance and the reported phase was flight at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 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: 3, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The twin engine aircraft departed Waterford Airport for a local survey flight. While flying at low altitude, the pilot reported technical difficulties and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed on a beach located in Carnsore Point and came to rest partially submerged in water. All four occupants were taken to hospital and the aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft reference details include registration F-HIRD, MSN 14, year of manufacture 1975.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 52.1734°, -6.3640°.