Ireland's AAIU is attempting to determine how much fuel the Manx2 Fairchild Metroline had left in its tank before it crashed at Cork Airport last Thursday, killing 6 of the 12 passengers and crew onboard. The SW4 crashed on its 3rd attempt to land in dense fog. investigators now want to rule out a fuel shortage as a reason why the Captain did not divert to Waterford, Shannon or Kerry airports. Visibility at the time of the crash was reported to be between 300-350 meters, but there were no fog issues in Waterford or Kerry. Flight 7100 left
Belfast City Airport shortly after 8:00am, but due to dense fog circled Cork Airport for about 30 minutes after 2 landing attempts were abandoned. The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) have so far been unable to establish the exact amount of remaining fuel as a wing fuel tank was destroyed during impact. The AAIU will now examine fuel status and refueling records as it attempts to calculate how much fuel remained. A preliminary examination of the Metroliner’s remains shows there was no major structural failing or onboard fire prior to landing. Data from the CVR and FDR is currently being analyzed.
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