Swearingen SA-227 Metroliner crash at Cork Airport

6 fatalities • Cork, Ireland

A scheduled passenger flight from Belfast crashed while attempting to land at Cork Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities.

What happened

On February 10, 2010, at 09:50 local time, a Swearingen SA-227 Metroliner, operating as Flightline/Manx2 Air flight 7100, crashed during an attempted landing on runway 17 at Cork Airport, Ireland. The aircraft, registered EC-ITP, was performing a scheduled passenger service from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The flight was operating under IMC (instrument meteorological conditions) at the time of the accident.

The crash resulted in 6 fatal injuries and 6 serious injuries. The fatalities included the two pilots and four of the ten passengers on board. The remaining six passengers sustained serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Feb 2011 SWEARINGEN SA227 BC accident near Cork, Ireland?

A scheduled passenger flight from Belfast crashed while attempting to land at Cork Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Feb 2011 SWEARINGEN SA227 BC accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Feb 2011 involved a SWEARINGEN SA227 BC, operated by Flightline, at Cork, Ireland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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