CEN16WA051
2015-12-03 · Lancashire, England, United Kingdom · Fatal · 1 aircraft · Status: N/A
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On December 3, 2015, about 0911 hours universal coordinated time, a Rockwell model 114B airplane, United Kingdom registration 2-ROAM, impacted the Irish Sea while on approach to the Blackpool Airport, Lancashire, England. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight departed the Ronaldsway Airport on the Isle of Man. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). This report is for informational purposes only, and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of the United Kingdom. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Tel: +44(0) 1252 510300 Website: http://www.aaib.gov.uk Email: [email protected] Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12
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