Airside assistance: Leeds Bradford Airport
Time
5.16pm
Date
10 August 2024
Type
Rescue
Location
Leeds Bradford Airport, Yeadon
Attending station
Crews from across West Yorkshire
Description:
Latest Update
18:04 End of incident.
17:52 The aircraft has now landed safely with 135 passengers on board plus 5 crew.
The plane has been inspected and will return to stand, with WYFRS crews following along with airport f/service crews.
No injuries reported.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service and West Yorkshire Police were in attendance.
17:16 Full emergency declared for a 737 heavy with 140 persons on board.
This aircraft has suffered a bird strike on number 2 engine and is suffering severe vibration - no hazards known on board.
The aircraft is 10 mins ETA landing runway at Leeds Bradford Airport.
Crews from across West Yorkshire were deployed.