The Incomparable History Of Ireland

Did the British Cause Ireland's Worst Aircraft Disaster?

Lauren

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Aer Lingus Flight 712 crashed en route from Cork to London on 24 March 1968, killing all 61 passengers and crew. The aircraft, a Vickers Viscount 803 named St. Phelim, crashed into the sea off Tuskar Rock, County Wexford. The cause of the crash has never been determined but there is some evidence to British military possible involvement. 

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