Plane crash at Cork Airport - TV3
Plane crash at Cork Airport
10.02.11
Avia Flight No FLT400C a metroliner SW4 with ten passengers and two crew has crashed at Cork Airport. No details of injuries or fatalities are available.
The aircraft made an approach to Runway 17 in low visibility conditions (Category 2) and went around and did not land and attempted a second landing on Runway 35.
The aircraft then went around a second time and came back for an approach to Runway 17. On the second approach to Runway 17 the aircraft crashed adjacent to Taxiway C. Rescue and Fire crew are in attendance.
There is a fire and debris has been scattered onto the runway and over a wide area.
The accident will be investigated by the Air Accident Unit of the Dept. of Transport.
This is correct at this time and may be amended as more detail becomes available.