Jet2 B738 at Leeds on Aug 24th 2018, flaps problem
Last Update: August 26, 2018 / 19:15:01 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 24, 2018
Classification
Incident
Cause
Flaps problem
Airline
Jet2.com
Flight number
LS-444
Departure
Heraklion, Greece
Destination
Leeds, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-GDFP
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
The airline reported a flaps indication prompted a precautionary diversion to Manchester, the passengers were bussed to Leeds.
The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 15.5 hours after landing.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 24, 2018
Classification
Incident
Cause
Flaps problem
Airline
Jet2.com
Flight number
LS-444
Departure
Heraklion, Greece
Destination
Leeds, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-GDFP
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
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