REPORT INTO AIRCRAFT CRASH IN DUNMORE

Date Published: 15-Jan-2013

A pilot without a valid licence who crashed his aircraft in Dunmore last year flew contrary to the rules of the air, at a low height thereby endangering the public.

That’s the view of the air accident and investigation unit which today released a report into the microlight crash in Dunmore on the fifth of August.

The aircraft, a powerchute kestrel, consists of a steerable bicycle undercarriage under a metal frame with two seats, behind which an engine with a pusher propeller is mounted.

The 63 year old pilot, conducted the low ‘fly by’ over a field in Dunmore where a vintage farm equipment rally was taking place.

Todays report reveals the pilot was unlicensed and the aircraft, which had been de-registered by the UK in 20-11, did not have a permit to fly.