Aer Lingus says new safety measures are already in place to reduce the risk of plane crashes due to ice on aircraft wings. The measures come into place following the official report on the crash of a Aer Lingus commuter plane near East Midlands Aiport, England, in January 1986.

Report shows the crashed Aer Lingus Shorts 360 commuter near East Midlands Airport in England.

Aer Lingus Shorts 360 commuter at Dublin Airport.

Factory where the Shorts 360 commuter aircraft are built.

The reporter is Andrew Kelly.

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