Belfast City Airport Runway Shut After Plane’s Nose Gear Collapse
Belfast City Airport was forced to close its runway after an Aer Lingus Regional ATR 72-600 suffered a nose gear collapse during a rough landing. Strong gusts of wind battered the plane as it touched down from Edinburgh, causing the dramatic failure.
Empty Plane, No Injuries
The flight was a positioning journey with no passengers onboard—just four crew members. Luckily, nobody was hurt in the incident.
“No passengers were on the aircraft when the incident happened. This was a positioning flight with no passengers but four crew members onboard,” a Belfast City Airport spokesperson confirmed.
Emergency Response in Full Swing
Airport emergency teams raced to the scene immediately after the crash landing. The runway has been closed for the rest of the day, leaving flights in disruption. Passengers are urged to check with their airlines for the latest updates.
Investigation and Weather Scrutiny
Authorities have launched an investigation into the nose gear failure, with particular focus on the fierce weather conditions during landing. This latest snag adds to the recent travel chaos caused by unpredictable UK weather.
Travellers are advised to stay alert for updates as airport officials work to get flights back on track.
