Airport runway probe
A PROBE has been launched after an incident involving a Manx2 flight from the Island.
Blackpool International Airport confirmed that an incident occurred on the runway today at approximately 8am in connection with an in-bound flight from the Isle of Man.
The matter has been reported to the Civil Aviation Authority and is currently being investigated.
The Blackpool Gazette reported that a Land Rover was on the air strip when the plane was trying to land.
Airport director of operations Steve Wiltshire said: 'Due to the nature of the incident, it was not necessary for the emergency services to attend and the aircraft landed safely. We would like to confirm that the airport is operating as normal.'