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18/09/2007
Crash Victims' Families Make Way To Phuket
Relatives of the families of the two Derry men on board Sunday's plane crash at Phuket airport, are making their way over to the Thai island today.
Aaron Toland, 23, who was on board the ill-fated flight, was confirmed dead yesterday.
Mr Toland was one of three Northern Irish people on board, along with friend Christopher Cooley, also from Londonderry. Mr Cooley still remains in hospital.
Ashley Harrow from Moira, Craigavon, was also injured in the crash but it is believed he is recovering well.
A total of 89 passengers are now feared dead when the plane crashed on landing in bad weather at Phuket Airport on Sunday. There were 123 passengers and seven crew on board the flight from Bangkok when the flight crashed.
Air accident investigators are trying to establish the cause of the accident, among reports that say the pilot had been warned of dangerous winds as he prepared to land.
(LC)
Aaron Toland, 23, who was on board the ill-fated flight, was confirmed dead yesterday.
Mr Toland was one of three Northern Irish people on board, along with friend Christopher Cooley, also from Londonderry. Mr Cooley still remains in hospital.
Ashley Harrow from Moira, Craigavon, was also injured in the crash but it is believed he is recovering well.
A total of 89 passengers are now feared dead when the plane crashed on landing in bad weather at Phuket Airport on Sunday. There were 123 passengers and seven crew on board the flight from Bangkok when the flight crashed.
Air accident investigators are trying to establish the cause of the accident, among reports that say the pilot had been warned of dangerous winds as he prepared to land.
(LC)
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19 September 2007
Plane Crash Body To Arrive Home
The body of the Londonderry man killed in Sunday's plane crash in Phuket will arrive home this week. Aaron Toland's body will be flown into Dublin airport this Friday, before making the journey to Derry. It is understood details of funeral arrangements will be released shortly.
Plane Crash Body To Arrive Home
The body of the Londonderry man killed in Sunday's plane crash in Phuket will arrive home this week. Aaron Toland's body will be flown into Dublin airport this Friday, before making the journey to Derry. It is understood details of funeral arrangements will be released shortly.
17 September 2007
Three NI Men In Thai Air Crash
The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that a Derry man is among those who died in yesterday's plane crash in Phuket, Thailand. Former student Aaron Toland, 22, boarded the flight accompanied with his friend Christopher Cooley, also in his 20s. Mr Cooley is being treated in intensive care in hospital.
Three NI Men In Thai Air Crash
The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that a Derry man is among those who died in yesterday's plane crash in Phuket, Thailand. Former student Aaron Toland, 22, boarded the flight accompanied with his friend Christopher Cooley, also in his 20s. Mr Cooley is being treated in intensive care in hospital.
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24 September 2007
Funeral Of Thai Crash Victim Takes Place
The funeral of the Londonderry man killed in last Sunday's plane crash in Phuket took place this morning. Aaron Toland's Requiem Mass was held at St Columba's Church Long Tower at 10am in the city. The 22-year old's body was flown into Dublin airport on Friday, before making the journey to Derry.
Funeral Of Thai Crash Victim Takes Place
The funeral of the Londonderry man killed in last Sunday's plane crash in Phuket took place this morning. Aaron Toland's Requiem Mass was held at St Columba's Church Long Tower at 10am in the city. The 22-year old's body was flown into Dublin airport on Friday, before making the journey to Derry.
20 December 2012
Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Belfast City Airport
A Flybe plane has made an emergency landing at Belfast City Airport. It is believed the aeroplane had minor technical difficulties after leaving for Manchester on Wednesday night. The pilot made the decision to return to base as a precaution after 15 minutes. Emergency services were called to ensure the plane landed safely.
Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Belfast City Airport
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
