Cork Airport

Emergency landing at Cork Airport after plane reports smoke in the cockpit

The Aer Lingus flight landed just after 10am.

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A PLANE HAS made an emergency landing at Cork Airport after reporting smoke in the cockpit.

Emergency services were on standby for the plane’s arrival, however the landing passed off without incident.

The Aer Lingus EI3701 flight from Birmingham instigated a full emergency plan after the captain had reported the issue.

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Aircraft has landed safely @CorkAirport after full emergency declared
— Cork Airport (@CorkAirport) August 24, 2016

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UPDATE Cork Airport remains closed until runway inspections have been completed, should re-open shortly - @NikPhillips666
— AIRLIVE (@airlivenet) August 24, 2016

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No injuries were reported among the 59 passengers and four crew following the landing.

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