Emergency services surrounded an aircraft at Manchester Airport this morning. The incident happened on Saturday morning (September 13) just after 7am as flight EZY 2029 was preparing to leave Terminal One for Lanzarote.
A man from Garston, who did not wish to be named, feared that his flight to Kos in Greece would also delayed as a result. He told the ECHO earlier this morning: “I am currently sat on a plane at Manchester Airport en route to Kos, but going nowhere because of this.
“The front wheel of the plane is not in good shape. Buses are are now at the side of plane. We are due out to Kos at 8am but this plane is at the side of us. Not sure if they will let us move.”
As reported by the MEN, it is understood that the aircraft tug – a vehicle that moves planes on the ground as they do not have a reverse gear – made contact with the front wheels.
It triggered an emergency service response. No passengers were hurt, it is understood.
Manchester Airport confirmed the incident did not caused disruption to other flights, despite putting one gate out of action.
Images posted on social media, taken from the Terminal One building, show several emergency service vehicles on the tarmac.
It is understood that is standard procedure. The flight, which was due to leave at 7am, later departed safely.
EasyJet has been contacted for comment. The ECHO understands that the plane was not evacuated.
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