Monthly Archives: February 2011
The investigation into the cause of the Irish plane crash is underway. According to the Corkman newspaper, Irish, British and Spanish air investigators are working together to find the cause of the plane crash. Along with the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder, investigators will look at radar records, air traffic control data, weather records, and the operation and condition of the aircraft, a Metroliner SW4. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is also sending a team of … Read more…
According to the Irish Times, MANX2 Airline, the company involved in yesterday’s plane crash at Cork Airport, is a “virtual airline.” MANX2 reportedly sells seats on their routes while other carriers operate the flights. According to the MANX2 website, their flights are operated by VanAir Europe, FLM Aviation, Flightlinebcn and Links Aviation. It is reported that the service in yesterday’s plane crash at Cork Airport was operated by Barcelona, Spain based Flightline BCN. The Irish Aviation Authority (http://www.iaa.ie/index.jsp?p=93&n=96&a=1007) has posted … Read more…
The co-pilot who died in the Cork airport crash yesterday (Thursday, Feb . 10, 2010) reportedly had started working with Manx2 airlines just two weeks ago. Andrew Cantle, 27, of northeast England died in the crash with the pilot, Jordi Lopez, a Spanish national, and four passengers. Six others survived the fiery crash as the plane attempted to land at Cork Airport. The investigation continues into the cause of the crash of the Manx2 aircraft that had taken off from Belfast … Read more…
Investigators are at the scene of a Cork, Ireland plane crash looking into what caused an 18-seat turboprop to crash this morning (Thursday, Feb. 10, 2010) killing at least six people on board. Ten passengers and two crew members were on Flight BPS 7100 that was traveling from Belfast, Northern Ireland, to Cork in the Republic of Ireland. It was a scheduled flight that left Belfast at 8:12 a.m. One of the causes reportedly being examined is pilot error. … Read more…
A Fairchild Metroliner SW4 turboprop, used for regional commuting, was the plane that crashed today (Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011) at Cork Airport in Ireland. Investigators have been dispatched from across western Europe to examine the wreckage as well as radar tapes, air traffic control tapes, and the condition and operation of the plane. Investigators have recovered the black box — the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder. These devices hold critical information as to what occurred during the flight and the moments before … Read more…
A U.S.-made plane crashed in Cork, Ireland, earlier today, killing at least six people on board. Flight BPS 7100 crashed at 8:12 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 10, 2010) at Cork Airport reportedly after a third attempt to land on Runway 17. The turboprop plane turned upside down and caught fire on the airstrip, according to witnesses. Ten passengers and two crew members were aboard the 18-seater plane. The aircraft, a turboprop operated by the Isle of Man-based Manx2.com, reportedly was … Read more…
The aviation attorneys at Clifford Law Offices have a depth of experience in previous air crashes in Europe. The aviation firm, along with AKD Prinsen Van Wijmen, a law firm in the Netherlands, have been retained by 11 families who lost loved ones or some who survived with severe injuries the crash of a plane at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam nearly two years ago. Like the Ireland plane crash today (Thursday, Feb. 10, 2010), the airplane in the Amsterdam crash … Read more…
