Incident Details
On 22 February 2024 at 04:00 UTC, a serious incident occurred at Dublin Airport (EIDW), Ireland, involving a Swiss-registered ATR 72-202 aircraft with registration mark HB-ALQ. The aircraft was operated by Zimex Aviation Ltd on a commercial instrument flight rules (IFR) flight from Dublin Airport to Maastricht Aachen Airport (EHBK). The crew consisted of two members. There were no passengers, third parties, or ground personnel involved, and no damage was sustained by the aircraft or other property.
The incident was described as a runway incursion at the junction of Runway 28 Left (RWY 28L) and Runway 16 (RWY 16).
Investigation
The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Ireland has opened an investigation into the event. The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB) issued a notification on 21 March 2024, providing the initial details.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved is an ATR 72-202, registered in Switzerland as HB-ALQ. The owner and operator is Zimex Aviation Ltd, based in Glattbrugg, Switzerland.