Belfast plane crashes at Cork Airport

Clearly, three people were killed, four missing and several others were injured and two are still trapped in the wreckage. Irish Aviation (IAA) said, Manx2 commuter flight crashed on the runway, as did the third attempt to land in poor visibility conditions shortly before 1000 GMT. IAA said there were 10 passengers and two crew members on board. The plane took off from George Best Belfast City Airport at 0812 GMT. Rescue and fire crews at the scene. Cork University Hospital has activated its basic plan for accidents and emergencies spokesman said that they expect losses. IAA said the plane burst into flames and debris were scattered over a large area. Tom O'Sullivan from Cork Regional Council, said: "The aircraft was a light plane with 12 people on board. "The current situation is that the three victims were removed. There were two seriously injured, and one walking wounded." accident will be investigated by the Department of Transportation accident.