Passenger jet lands at Derry military base ‘by mistake’
A pilot was questioned today after he landed his passenger jet in a military airbase by mistake.
39 passengers and six crew were on board a Ryanair flight from Liverpool which was due to touchdown at City of Derry airport.
But it came down at neighbouring Ballykelly air field - five miles short of its intended destination.
Passengers and their luggage were taken off, leaving the jet grounded on the orders of aviation authorities who demanded an immediate investigation.
A City of Derry spokesperson confirmed the Airbus A320 had landed in error.
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