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Jet2 flight declares emergency as pilot falls ill on approach to Manchester Airport
- On Tuesday, Jet2 flight LS980 from Lanzarote declared an emergency before landing at Manchester Airport after one pilot suffered a medical issue.
- Reports to Air Traffic Control indicated a pilot was unable to carry on, leading to an expedited approach as Jet2's spokesperson said the crew requested a priority landing on Tuesday evening.
- Flight LS980 transmitted a squawk 7700 general emergency code about 25 minutes before landing during approach.
- The aircraft landed safely at 8.14pm and passengers disembarked as normal while emergency services including medics were waiting at Manchester Airport.
- Manchester Airport, a major Jet2 hub, serves more than 70 destinations from Terminal 2, and Jet2 and Manchester Airport have been contacted for comment.
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Jet2 flight to Manchester declares emergency after pilot 'incapacitated' mid-air
A Jet2 flight from Lanzarote declared an emergency before landing at Manchester Airport on Tuesday evening after one of the pilots became incapacitated during the final approach.Flight LS980 transmitted a squawk 7700 general emergency code around 25 minutes before it was due to land in Manchester. Reports indicate Air Traffic Control was notified that one of the pilots was unable to continue their duties due to a ‘medical issue’. A Jet2 spokespe…
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