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.
I believe Belfast is also having trouble with fog this morning. Do we know if it was returning back to Cork after not getting in to Belfast or had it originated from Belfast?
Another newsflash on now - with "on the scene" report from radio correspondent. No mention of operator, but no correction. An ambulance has left the scene with Gardai escorting, so there is some hope there.
The web piece above is lifted directly from IAA website here :
A small plane travelling from Belfast has crashed in fog at Cork Airport.
It is understood three people have been killed, four are unaccounted for and several others injured.
