Language Breakdown in Cork Airport Accident
McCartan asked whether a language breakdown contributed to a recent landing accident at Cork Airport and said he had information about the pilots’ language competency. The Ceann Comhairle said the specific incident warranted a separate question; Deasy and McCartan exchanged brief remarks about language education.
Is the Minister in a position to comment on whether in fact the breakdown of language was a significant factor in contributing to the landing accident which occurred involving a privately owned aircraft at Cork Airport recently?
Comment on this
I have information specifically relating to the competency of the pilots who were flying that aircraft not understanding the language.
Comment on this
We will have to ask the civil aviation authority to substitute English for Russian on the school syllabus.