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.