Easyjet A21N at Milan on Feb 17th 2026, rejected takeoff due to animal runway incursion
Last Update: February 18, 2026 / 17:07:02 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 17, 2026
Classification
Incident
Airline
Easyjet
Flight number
U2-8304
Departure
Milan Malpensa, Italy
Destination
London Gatwick, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-UZMD
Aircraft Type
Airbus A321-Neo
ICAO Type Designator
A21N
Passengers reported the captain announced after coming to a stop, that an animal had been crossing the runway.
Later members of the crew told passengers, it had been a stag crossing the runway.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 17, 2026
Classification
Incident
Airline
Easyjet
Flight number
U2-8304
Departure
Milan Malpensa, Italy
Destination
London Gatwick, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-UZMD
Aircraft Type
Airbus A321-Neo
ICAO Type Designator
A21N
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