US EditionFlights Diverted to East Midlands Airport After Plane Makes Emergency Landing
BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 6 – Emergency landing triggered closure of Birmingham Airport runway, causing cancellation of 25 flights and diversion of three others, officials said during peak summer travel period.
- A small Beech B200 Super King Air aircraft made an emergency landing at Birmingham Airport around 1:40pm on Wednesday, August 6.
- The emergency landing followed the plane transmitting emergency code 7700 while en route to Belfast International Airport, prompting a swift emergency response.
- The incident caused Birmingham Airport to temporarily close its runway, suspend all operations, and divert three flights to East Midlands Airport while delaying or canceling over 25 flights.
- One person sustained a minor injury and three people were checked by paramedics, while the Civil Aviation Authority was notified and an investigation is underway.
- The runway remained closed to inbound flights as the disruption affected passengers during the busy summer season and travelers were advised to check flight statuses before traveling.
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The Beechcraft B200 Super King Air, which was flying to Belfast, experienced a problem with its landing gear.
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