Feb 19 • 12:34 UTC 🇬🇧 UK Mirror

EasyJet flight declares emergency over Liverpool as fire crews race to airport

An easyJet flight experienced an emergency shortly after takeoff from Liverpool and was diverted to Manchester Airport for precautionary landing.

An easyJet flight, U23375, declared an emergency shortly after departing Liverpool John Lennon Airport en route to Fuerteventura. The crew noticed unusual vibrations in the aircraft's number one engine and promptly issued an emergency alert. In response, fire crews were dispatched to Manchester Airport where the flight was diverted for a safe landing.

Shortly after its scheduled departure at 1:15 PM, the flight encountered issues that warranted a precautionary emergency landing. After landing safely at Manchester Airport, the aircraft was attended to by the airport's fire service. Following thorough safety checks and assessments of the engine, the passengers were eventually cleared for the flight to continue its journey to Fuerteventura later that day.

The emergency declaration highlights the rigorous training pilots undergo to manage engine failures and ensure passenger safety. The situation, while serious, was handled efficiently as evidenced by the quick response from ground services and the successful diversion of the flight, allowing it to resume its original path shortly after the incident was resolved.

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