Press Release

Press information regarding incident at City of Derry Airport

Saturday, 23rd October 04

Earlier today (Saturday 23rd October) the emergency plan for City of Derry was called into action when a twin-engine 6-seater aircraft, arriving from Waterford, requested assistance. A spokesperson for City of Derry Airport confirmed that the incident concluded with the aircraft landing safely:

“At a 12.10pm an inbound twin engine aircraft, with four passengers onboard, requested assistance when aircraft instrumentation indicated a fault with the undercarriage landing equipment. As a precaution, the airport emergency plan was activated. The aircraft landed successfully at 13.10pm with the undercarriage in place”.

Passengers onboard remained at the airport for a short period to speak with emergency personnel and it is understood they have continued with their holiday in the region. Seamus Devine, Airport Manager, thanked all agencies and staff involved saying:

“Fortunately, due to the safe landing, minimal intervention was required by the emergency on-site team and I would like to thank all the agencies and airport staff who assisted with the safe arrival and passenger care during this incident”.

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