Investigation into flight near miss
26.10.07
An investigation has been launched after a reported near miss between a military fighter jet and a passenger plane near Aberdeen Airport. An Aircraft Proximity report - known as an airprox - is now being reviewed by the UK Airprox Board.
The incident happened on September 11 at 14:20, 25 miles west of the airport. It involved an Eastern Airways Jetstream 41 carrying 29 passengers from Stornoway to the airport and an RAF Tornado F3 jet.
The report said: 'The Jetstream 41 was heading to Aberdeen Airport and was receiving an air traffic service from the Scottish Area Control Centre. The incident took place at approximately 9,500 feet.'
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