Plane overshoots runway, ends up in sea

Air accident investigators have launched an inquiry into how a passenger plane overshot the runway at Sligo Airport yesterday and ended up in the sea.

Plane overshoots runway, ends up in sea

Air accident investigators have launched an inquiry into how a passenger plane overshot the runway at Sligo Airport yesterday and ended up in the sea.

The plane was landing in strong winds after flying from Dublin when it left the runway and ended up with its nose in the sea.

None of the 40 people on board - which included rock band Aslan - was injured.

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