The incident has been reported to the Air Accident Investigation Branch and will also be reported to the Civilian Aviation Authority.

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British Airways said it would be carrying out a full investigation into the incident, alongside the Air Accident Investigation Branch, part of the UK Department for Transport.

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Speaking at Westminster, he said 14 Air Accident Investigation Branch staff had been deployed to Aberdeen to examine the cause of the crash, and would report as soon as possible.

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Mr Salmond, who is the MSP for Gordon and the MP for Banff and Buchan - both north east Scotland constituencies - said there would now be a full investigation by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau.

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The Air Accidents Investigation Branch said strong winds and the "challenging" handling of the aircraft probably caused the accident.

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