Pilot Debrief

RUTAN LONGEZ near Cloncoskoran — 2017-03-27

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Date
2017-03-27
Location
Cloncoskoran, IE
Aircraft
RUTAN LONGEZ
Registration
EI-CPI
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On March 27, 2017, at 1514 coordinated universal time, a Rutan Long-Ez, Irish registration EI-CPI, collided with terrain in Cloncoskoran, Waterford, Ireland, following a loss of engine power. The pilot was fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. The local flight originated from the Waterford Airport (EIWF), Waterford, Ireland.The investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Irish government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Irish government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Air Accident Investigation Unit Dept. of Transport, Tourism & Sport Leeson Lane Dublin D02 TR60 +353 1 604 1292 Info@aaiu.ie

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Enroute-cruise
  • Engine Failure Enroute

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