A twin-engine Vulcanair P68C aircraft registered EI-HPY crashed into a field near Tramore, Co. Waterford, shortly before 12:50 on Thursday after turning back toward Waterford Airport during a flight from Sligo to Béziers, France.
The pilot declared an emergency approximately 50km off the coast and subsequently crashed in a field near Lisselan, Co Waterford, while attempting to divert to Waterford Airport.
Gardaí have confirmed the sole occupant was killed. Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, responded within minutes, and the Air Accident Investigation Unit has deployed four inspectors to the site at Lisselan as a full inquiry gets underway.
The Irish Aviation Authority has also been notified. Local TD David Cullinane said the crash had come as a shock to the community, adding that residents’ thoughts are with those affected.
This post was published on 20 November 2025 21:52
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