Probe could be complete in month

A PRELIMINARY investigation into the devastating air crash at Cork Airport could be complete within a month, investigators said yesterday.

Jurgen Whyte of the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) said there would also be Spanish, British and American involvement in trying to piece together the key reasons why the Manx American-built Metroliner Avia 400C aircraft crashed early yesterday morning. A separate Garda investigation is also likely.

Speaking at a media briefing led by Minister for Transport Pat Carey yesterday, Mr Whyte said the initial investigation could comprise just a few pages but would seek to establish the basic facts of the accident.