Jet2 B738 at London on Mar 9th 2023, flaps problems on departure

Last Update: March 10, 2023 / 16:24:59 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 9, 2023

Classification
Incident

Airline
Jet2.com

Flight number
LS-1465

Destination
Antalya, Turkey

Aircraft Registration
G-DRTL

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

A Jet2.com Boeing 737-800, registration G-DRTL performing flight LS-1465 from London Stansted,EN (UK) to Antalya (Turkey), was climbing out of Stansted Airport when the crew stopped the climb at FL150 due to a problem with the flaps. The crew subsequently decided to divert to Manchester,EN (UK), climbed to FL200 and landed safely on Manchester's runway 05R about 75 minutes after departure.

A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration G-GDFZ continued the flight and reached Antalya with a delay of about 3:50 hours.

The airline reported a minor fault indication prompted the diversion to Manchester.

The aircraft remained on the ground for about 9.5 hours, then performed a test flight and returned to service on Mar 10th 2023 about 23 hours after the occurrence landing in Manchester.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 9, 2023

Classification
Incident

Airline
Jet2.com

Flight number
LS-1465

Destination
Antalya, Turkey

Aircraft Registration
G-DRTL

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

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