EI-CPI – RUTAN LONGEZ – 2017-03-27 NTSB Accident Report

On March 27, 2017, a Rutan LONGEZ (EI-CPI) was involved in an accident near Cloncoskoran, EI. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

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

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN17WA142. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft EI-CPI.