The pilot of a home built plane had a lucky escape when he walked away from the crash of the aircraft he was flying yesterday evening. The aircraft a Cri Cri MC-15 (msn 69) registered G-CDNJ suffered a power loss in the port engine before being put down in a field adjacent to Coonagh airfield outside Limerick city. Three units of Limerick Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene. The ambulance service were also called but were subsequently advised that their services were not required as the pilot had suffered minor injuries only.The Cri Cri MC-15 is the world's smallest twin engine aircraft powered by with two 15Hp power plants. G-CDNJ has a maximum take off weight of just 176kg. In spite of these unimpressive statistics the aircraft is capable of aerobatic performance and a 12,000 ft ceiling !
The Air Accident Investigation Unit of the department of Transport are investigating the crash.
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