Birmingham Airport reopens after ‘aircraft incident’ leaves it shut for hours | UK | News

Birmingham International Airport, one of the busiest England, was reopened after being closed for more than five hours due to a ‘plane incident’.

The track was forced to close after a collision landing by a beech B2000 Super King G-Niaa to Belfast.

Aviation experts, the aircraft before the sudden landing of the emergency code 7700’yu announced.

The pilots were forced to carry out this fast maneuver shortly after the departure after realizing that the landing equipment was defective.

West Midlands police, the incident took place around 13:40 confirmed, West Midlands ambulance service and West Midlands Fire Brigade Service joined the scene with emergency services. Trent Live reported Stoke.

Three people were treated on the track in small aircraft with two crew members and one passenger.

It is reported that only one person is minor injuries of mishap.

Meanwhile, many flights have been postponed, as it was re -guided or canceled, passengers experienced significant delays.

Birmingham Airport expanded his apology for the discomfort caused.

In a statement shared on social media, Birmingham Airport spokesman explained: “Today, after the plane incident, the track was reopened and the operations started again.

“All passengers should check the flight details with airlines and follow the advice given. We understand the frustration and apologize for the interruptions caused by it.

“Our teams worked as quickly as possible in accordance with the solid protocols that need to be followed to ensure that the runway is reopened safely after a long closing.”

Woodcraft Aviation, which has Beechcraft fixed -wing planes in today’s incident, discussed the situation in a statement shared with Sky News.

“Turbo-propropy aircraft, landing team developed problems when he developed problems.” “The plane returned to Birmingham and made an urgent landing and the main sub -team collapsed with a goal.

“Two crew members and one passenger were on the ship, but it was not damaged. The plane remained on the track and will cooperate with Woodgate Aviation Air accident researchers and airport services.

“We want to pay tribute to the professionalism of our colleagues and emergency services at the airport for their fast actions.”

The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) says they have launched an investigation into today’s incident.