Pilot Bircan Dokuzlar (48) died after attempting an emergency landing of the Vulcanair P68C at Waterford Airport. Main image: Jim Campbell
A preliminary investigation into the cause of a light aircraft crash in Co Waterford last month which claimed the life of the single occupant has found that there were issues with a fuel pump and a faulty spark plug.
Bircan Dokuzlar, 48, originally from Turkey, died when he attempted to land the aircraft in a field close to Waterford Airport on November 21 last.
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