Ryanair Issues Statement on Manchester Airport Flight Incident
What happened
The flight involved was RK558, arriving from Dublin. It landed at Terminal 3 shortly after 6pm and arrived about 30 minutes late.
Manchester Airport said a problem during loading caused a fluid leak. Smoke was also reported by witnesses at the scene.
Response on the ground
Fire engines and other emergency vehicles went to the runway as a precaution. Crews ensured the aircraft was safe before it moved to a stand.
Operations at the airport were briefly suspended while emergency services worked. Normal runway operations later resumed.
Eyewitness reports
An eyewitness said no flights landed or departed for roughly 30 minutes. Both fire crews and ambulance teams were present at the scene.
Official statements
Manchester Airport confirmed the incident and described the fluid leak identified during loading. The airport said safety checks were completed before the aircraft was positioned at a stand.
Ryanair Issues Statement on Manchester Airport Flight Incident confirmed the event. The airline said the aircraft had a minor technical issue on landing.
Ryanair added that passengers and crew disembarked normally. The plane was then towed to be inspected by Ryanair engineers.
Aftermath
The aircraft underwent inspection after passengers left. Ryanair engineers carried out the checks on site.
Airport operations have since returned to normal. Filmogaz.com will follow any further developments and updates.
