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07/03/2013
Dublin Airport's Main Runway Remains Closed After Incident
Dublin airport's main runway is still closed after the nose-wheel of a small plane collapsed.
The incident occurred at around 8.40am.
The crew on-board the Metroliner craft were not injured in the incident and the plane has not been removed from the runway.
The airport confirmed that flights will not be affected as the crosswind runway is now in operation.
(CD)
The incident occurred at around 8.40am.
The crew on-board the Metroliner craft were not injured in the incident and the plane has not been removed from the runway.
The airport confirmed that flights will not be affected as the crosswind runway is now in operation.
(CD)
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