Report: Aircraft in fatal crash had no technical defects

The aircraft flown in a fatal crash last month did not have any technical defects that contributed to the accident, investigators have found.

Fri, 14 Dec, 2012 - 00:00

Catherine Shanahan

The crash on Nov 11, near Birr airfield in Co Offaly, resulted in the deaths of Niall Doherty, 31, from Ballinakill, Roscrea, Co Tipperary, and Damien Deegan, 31, from Crinkle, Co Offaly, both experienced pilots.

Air accident investigators from the Department of Transport yesterday published a preliminary report.

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Courts Place: Birr Airfield Place: Co Offaly Place: Ballinakill Place: Roscrea Place: Co Tipperary Place: Crinkle Place: Clonkelly Upper Person: Niall Doherty Person: Damien Deegan Person: Paddy Judge Person: Judge Organisation: Department of Transport Organisation: Cessna Organisation: Birr Ormand Flying Club Organisation: Garda

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