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Old 28th Sep 2010, 10:18
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saucy jack
 
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The ILS approaches to runway 25 are suspended (there is no CAT 2 approach) but other navaids are serviceable. As there is no published VOR approach to 25 the ILS25 is replaced by VOR 07 plus circling, or visual, and notammed thus for at least a month.

The tire tracks on the runway 07 clearly indicate that the plane departed to the left of the runway just after the intersection with 02/20 with landing gear intact, then stopped rapidly when the main gear presumably collapsed in the soft ground.

The plane is now parked in the grass by the holding point for runway 25 as a reminder to all that this airport should be treated with respect.
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