Jet2 emergency landing: 'We thought it was the end' say passengers on plane seen with flames coming from engine - Manchester Evening News
Yesterday afternoon, whilst operating service LS804 from Barcelona, Boeing 737-300 G-CELD suffered a bird strike, whilst on approach into Manchester. Engine 1 was the casualty, as it was reportedly 'banging and popping' on its approach over Stockport. It performed a go-around at 1300Z, and passengers were told to 'adopt the brace' position whilst on approach. The plane landed safely and was met on arrival by fire crews.
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The crew on board 'were superb' and 'very professional', as the pilot was 'very calm and reassuring'.
If I'm not mistaken, the aircraft, G-CELD, is supposed to be retiring very soon - Is it worth the cost of repair??
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