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Old 23rd Feb 2006, 15:58
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Mahan Air

An investigation has begun after an aeroplane landing at Birmingham International Airport descended too low on its approach.

The passenger airliner is reported to have descended to 600ft (182m) - when it was six miles away from the airport.

National Air Traffic Services has confirmed the incident near Kenilworth, Warwickshire, happened on Thursday.

An airport spokeswoman said the aircraft and its flight data recorder were being held for investigation.

The Airbus A310 operated by Tehran-based airline Mahan, reportedly flew low over Honiley, near Kenilworth, as it begun its descent around midday.

A farmer in nearby Mere End rang the airport to say a plane had flown too low over his farm.

Aviation sources said at six miles away the plane should have been at 1,800ft (550m).

Reports say the pilot was alerted and told to climb, which he did so before making a second attempt at landing.

Report: BBC News

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Very dodgy!
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