Bradda Head crash 'likely deliberate', say investigators

Last year's Port Erin air crash - which claimed the life of a 64 year old man - was probably a deliberate act, according to investigators.

The UK's Air Accident Investigation Branch has released the results of its probe into the incident, which happened at around midday on July 17 last year.

The report says it found no mechanical problems with the Cessna 210M, which took off from Ronaldsway and dived into Bradda Head.

In its findings, the AAIB says the pilot called a family member during the flight and indicated he was not going to return.

It adds if he'd told a medical examiner he was being treated by his GP for anxiety, his flying medical certificate would have been suspended.

The report concludes "it is likely that the accident was a deliberate act".