Plane overshoots runway at take–off

A PLANE went off the end of the runway yesterday while preparing to take off.

The incident happened at Durham Tees Valley Airport when a Falcon 20 jet operated by Cobham Aviation Services developed a problem.

None of the three people on board was injured and the airport continued to operate as normal.

An airport spokesman said: “Emergency services have been involved in dealing with an incident at Durham Tees Valley airport this morning.

“The incident involved a Falcon 20 aircraft, which was operated by Cobham Aviation Services.

“It is believed that the 
aircraft developed problems whilst it was preparing for take-off and left the end of the runway.

“The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been informed of the incident.”