Accident Details
On March 27, 2017, at 1514 coordinated universal time, a Rutan Long-Ez aircraft, bearing Irish registration EI-CPI, collided with terrain near Cloncoskoran, Waterford, Ireland. The accident occurred following a loss of engine power. The pilot sustained fatal injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.
The flight was local, having originated from Waterford Airport (EIWF) in Waterford, Ireland. No other information regarding the flight's purpose or route has been released.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Rutan Long-Ez, a composite homebuilt canard design. Its registration, EI-CPI, indicates Irish nationality. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Irish government, specifically the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.
Investigation Status
The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) is conducting the investigation. As of the release of this report, only information provided by the Irish government is available. Further details may be obtained from the AAIU at the address provided in the original source.