The aircraft, flight LS1310 from Venice, momentarily left the runway after touching down in what Jet2 described as "exceptional weather conditions" caused by the storm. The airline said the aircraft immediately returned to the runway and later taxied to its stand. All passengers disembarked normally. Storm Boelo caused widespread disruption across the West Midlands on Sunday.
Jet2 flight veers off runway at Birmingham Airport during Storm Boelo
Aircraft momentarily leaves tarmac after landing in high winds; passengers disembark normally
A Jet2 passenger plane veered off the runway at Birmingham Airport on Sunday afternoon after landing in high winds brought by Storm Boelo, the airline has confirmed.
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Why This Matters
- Highlights the impact of extreme weather on aviation safety and operations.
- Demonstrates the effectiveness of emergency procedures in handling runway incidents.
- Adds to the record of disruption caused by Storm Boelo in the West Midlands.
Background
Storm Boelo brought strong winds and severe weather to parts of the UK, including the West Midlands, on Sunday. Runway incidents, while rare, are closely investigated by aviation authorities to improve safety protocols. Birmingham Airport is a major regional hub.
What to Watch
- Any statement from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) regarding a potential investigation.
- Weather warnings for the region as Storm Boelo's path continues.
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- SupportedA Jet2 flight veered off the runway at Birmingham Airport during Storm Boelo.BBC News: “High winds caused a passenger plane to momentarily leave the runway at Birmingham Airport as Storm Boelo brought disruption across the West Midlands on Sunday.”
- SupportedThe aircraft momentarily left the runway after landing in high winds.BBC News: “High winds caused a passenger plane to momentarily leave the runway at Birmingham Airport as Storm Boelo brought disruption across the West Midlands on Sunday.”
- SupportedPassengers disembarked normally.BBC News: “The airline said the aircraft immediately returned to the runway and later taxied to its stand, with all passengers disembarking normally.”
- Partly supportedJet2 confirmed the incident.BBC News: “Jet2 said flight LS1310 from Venice moved off the runway after landing on Sunday afternoon due to "exceptional weather conditions" caused by the storm.”
- SupportedFlight LS1310 from Venice moved off the runway on Sunday afternoon after landing.BBC News: “Jet2 said flight LS1310 from Venice moved off the runway after landing on Sunday afternoon due to "exceptional weather conditions" caused by the storm.”
- SupportedJet2 described the conditions as “exceptional weather conditions”.BBC News: “Jet2 said flight LS1310 from Venice moved off the runway after landing on Sunday afternoon due to "exceptional weather conditions" caused by the storm.”
- SupportedThe aircraft immediately returned to the runway and later taxied to its stand.BBC News: “The airline said the aircraft immediately returned to the runway and later taxied to its stand, with all passengers disembarking normally.”
- Partly supportedStorm Boelo caused widespread disruption across the West Midlands on Sunday.BBC News: “High winds caused a passenger plane to momentarily leave the runway at Birmingham Airport as Storm Boelo brought disruption across the West Midlands on Sunday.”