Plane Crashes on Isles of Scilly
Plane has overshot the runway at St Mary's Airport on the Isles of Scilly. Fire and ambulance crews are currently attending the scene and the airport is currently closed. There are no reports of any injuries.
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Runway at Scilly airport in need of "significant repair"
The condition of the runway which was the scene of yesterday's plane crash on the Isles of Scilly will be discussed by councillors today. It's thought the runway, which is half tarmac and half grass, is in need of "significant repair".
“Significant issues” with the main runway at St Mary's Airport were reported to the Council last September following a so-called grip test by the Civil Aviation Authority. This test identified that the runway was in very poor condition and had a likely life expectancy of 12 to 18 months.
Statement following plane crash on Isles of Scilly
The Council of the Isles of Scilly have released a statement following the news a plane overshot the runway at St Mary's Airport.The airport was shut for a time when the plane carrying four people went through a hedge and ended up in a field, facing the sea. No-one was injured.
– Council of the Isles of ScillyAt 13:07 hours this afternoon a light twin engine aircraft made an approach to the grass Runway at St Mary’s Airport. The Aircraft subsequently ran off the end of the grass Runway into the field. There were 4 persons on board none of whom were injured. The Emergency services responded immediately to the scene in accordance with the Aerodrome Emergency Orders. There is no current disruption to services at the airport
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Isles of Scilly air crash interview
Flights from the Isles of Scilly to the mainland were delayed this afternoon after a light aircraft overshot the runway.
St Mary's Airport was shut for a time when the plane carrying four people went through a hedge and ended up in a field. No-one was injured. One of those who saw the crash was Adam Smith who spoke to us over the phone:
Plane crashes on Isles of Scilly
Four people were on board the plane when the accident happened
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A private plane overshot the runway at St Mary’s airport on the Isles of Scilly this afternoon, coming to a stop in a field above Old Town. Four people were on board, and all managed to exit the plane safely. Fire crews remain at the scene.
The airport say they will issue a statement later today.
Plane overshoots runway in Scilly Isles
A plane has overshot the runway at St Mary's Airport on the Isles of Scilly.
The private aircraft ended up in a field nearby.
There are no reports of any injuries.
Fire and ambulance crews are currently attending the scene.
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Plane crashes on the Isles of Scilly
A plane has overshot the runway at St Mary's Airport. According to the island's radio station Radio Scilly, the plane has crashed through a hedge and is resting, facing the sea. There are no reports of any injuries. Fire and ambulance crews are currently attending and airport is currently closed.