Plane crash at Cork Airport - Flight from Belfast. 6 confirmed dead

Milltown Row2 · February 10, 2011, 02:19:46 PM

Quote from: Hound on February 10, 2011, 01:19:20 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on February 10, 2011, 01:05:25 PM
I know it may be too early as people grieve but why was there an attempt to land in such bad fog? Did the fog decend all of a sudden. Could a decision not have been made to divert to Shannon long before the plane came near Cork?

That siad I hope Hound gets good news.
Tried to land on one runway, abandoned coz of fog. Then immediately tried the other, but it was no better. Then circled for 20 minutes until it was deemed better conditions, and attempted for the third time, with the disasterous outcome.

Thanks for all the good wishes. Heard nothing yet. Helpline only confirmed he was onboard.

EDIT: Just got the news. He's gone. Very sad. RIP

So sorry Hound, I'm at work here and everyone, now that is, so relieved but only too mindful of the unfortunate ones who have lost theirs lives.

ross4life · February 10, 2011, 02:20:00 PM

RIP to those that have left us my thoughts with the family & friends

Kerry Mike · February 10, 2011, 02:25:16 PM

Very sorry Hound about your friend, may he and all the others RIP.

As far as I know Cork does not have fog landing equipment, I have flown in there a lot of times over the years and for 3 years I was in there every week on a Monday monring and have been diverted to Shannon and Farranfore on occasions after failing to land in Cork. The approach from the city side looks deceptive as it very hilly, you think the ground is well below you and then all of a sudden you are landed, it can look scary but you always trust the pilots and traffic controllers to get you on the ground safe.

Billys Boots · February 10, 2011, 02:30:40 PM

Sorry to hear that bad news Hound.

Doogie Browser · February 10, 2011, 02:30:46 PM

Sorry to hear about your mate Hound, what an awful tragedy.

ziggysego · February 10, 2011, 02:39:47 PM

My sympathy to Hound on the lost of his friend.

Joxer · February 10, 2011, 02:41:33 PM

Sympathy to you Hound on the lost of his friend and to all those who have lost loved ones!

Terrible tragedy!

quit yo jibbajabba · February 10, 2011, 02:45:46 PM

dont claim to know the woman, but have heard of a woman losing her husband in the crash, a week after burying her father...

condolences to all involved...

Galwaybhoy · February 10, 2011, 02:58:12 PM

Terrible tragedy.

So sorry to hear about your friend Hound. May all who have lost their lives Rest In Peace and I hope that those in hospital make a full recovery.

gerry · February 10, 2011, 03:03:35 PM

Terrible news for all concerned may they rest in peace. Sorry for your loss hound

isourboydownyet · February 10, 2011, 03:04:34 PM

just heard that a fella i knew was killed in the crash,his wife just buried her father a week ago and has 2 small kids very sad

ziggysego · February 10, 2011, 03:16:25 PM

Quote from: isourboydownyet on February 10, 2011, 03:04:34 PM
just heard that a fella i knew was killed in the crash,his wife just buried her father a week ago and has 2 small kids very sad

Jeezs, I'm sorry to hear. RIP

Croí na hÉireann · February 10, 2011, 03:19:33 PM

Jaysus, that's awful lads, just when you think the news can't get any worse.

Tyrones own · February 10, 2011, 03:23:51 PM

Tragic news to wake up to...sorry for your loss hound
RIP

Norf Tyrone · February 10, 2011, 03:27:48 PM

Awful stuff.

RIP to all who perished, with an extra prayer for the friends of those on here.