Microlight at sea in Ogliastra, the Lanusei Public Prosecutor's Office opens an investigation
The aircraft, which fell into the waters in front of the Arbatax-Tortolì airport, was impounded. Investigations also by Aero Club Italia
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The Lanusei Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into the ultralight accident on the afternoon of 24 December , which fell in the waters in front of the Arbatax-Tortolì airport , in Ogliastra, 40 meters from the shoreline.
The two people on board were slightly injured in the accident, the pilot, a 65-year-old man, and a 34-year-old woman, promptly rescued by the people present on the beach and then by 118.
Immediately after take-off, the pilot realized that there was an engine failure and attempted to land but was unable to stay on the runway and ended up in the waters of Basaura beach .
The aircraft , recovered many hours after the accident by the fire brigade, was impounded .
The investigations are entrusted to the carabinieri of the Tortolì station. The Aero Club of Italy has also launched its own internal investigations to understand the reasons for the accident.
(Unioneonline/vl)
