Overview
- The microlight was forced to make an emergency water landing about nine nautical miles northwest of Cardigan Island after the pilot issued a mayday for mechanical difficulties.
- RNLI lifeboats from New Quay, Cardigan and Fishguard and a Coastguard rescue helicopter converged on the scene to locate the floating wreckage.
- Rescuers found two occupants sitting on the aircraft wing wearing lifejackets and brought them aboard for immediate treatment for cold and shock.
- Both people were handed to the Welsh Ambulance Service, spent one night in hospital, were discharged the next day and returned to Ireland by ferry.
- The incident highlights the speed and teamwork of volunteer RNLI crews and HM Coastguard in coastal rescues while no formal investigation outcome has yet been reported.