Scilly Isles accident.

7:43pm, Wed 27 Jun 2012Plane Crashes on Isles of Scilly

The plane was a Piper Seneca and those who are familiar with the airport will understand the problem landing here! 😉

[I]The Council of the Isles of Scilly have released a statement following the news a plane overshot the runway at St Mary’s Airport.The airport was shut for a time when the plane carrying four people went through a hedge and ended up in a field, facing the sea. No-one was injured.

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At 13:07 hours this afternoon a light twin engine aircraft made an approach to the grass Runway at St Mary’s Airport. The Aircraft subsequently ran off the end of the grass Runway into the field. There were 4 persons on board none of whom were injured. The Emergency services responded immediately to the scene in accordance with the Aerodrome Emergency Orders. There is no current disruption to services at the airport
– Council of the Isles of Scilly[/I]