A ‘HIGHLY complex’ air accident investigation into the Cork airport crash is continuing.
Six people were killed and six others injured when Manx2 Belfast to Cork commuter flight NM7100 crashed as it attempted to land in thick fog on February 10 last year.
An interim report by the Irish Air Accident Investigation Unit was published the following month.
It said that no mechanical failures had so far been identified with the Metroliner III aircraft and the instrument landing system was working normally on the morning of the crash.
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The AAIU’s continuing investigation is looking at the flying experience of Spanish pilot Jordi Lopez, aged 31, and his English co-pilot Andrew Cantle, aged 27, who was at the controls.
Both crew members were killed as were four of the passengers. Those who survived owe their lives to the quick response of the emergency services.
The AAIU is also examining as part of its continuing investigation flight crew training and the relationship between Manx2 as ticket seller, the operator Barcelona-based airline Flightline BCN, and a second Spanish company, Air Lada, based in Seville, that supplied the aircraft and crew.
A full accident investigation report would normally be expected to be published within 12 months of the original incident, but it may be that a second interim report could be published into the Cork airport tragedy, followed by a final report in due course.
A spokesman for the AAIU said: ‘In general the AAIU seeks to make public the results of investigations, if possible, within 12 months of the accident.
‘This particular investigation is highly complex in both operational and technical issues and involves many jurisdictions and aviation authorities. The AAIU is being assisted by nominated accredited representatives and advisors from various states and you will understand that in adhering to the international procedures and obligations the investigative process is very time consuming. At this time, the Investigation is ongoing and no date has been set for publication of the final report.’
