Jet2.com B752 at Leeds on Oct 24th 2015, slats failure

Last Update: October 26, 2015 / 22:40:42 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 24, 2015

Classification
Incident

Airline
Jet2.com

Flight number
LS-476

Aircraft Registration
G-LSAK

Aircraft Type
Boeing 757-200

ICAO Type Designator
B752

A Jet2.com Boeing 757-200, registration G-LSAK performing flight LS-476 from Dalaman (Turkey) to Leeds,EN (UK), was on approach to Leeds (runway length 2250 meters/7400 feet) when the crew aborted the descent at about 4000 feet reporting problems with the slats. After working the checklists the crew decided to divert to Manchester,EN (UK), runway length 3050 meters/10000 feet, climbed to FL060 and landed safely on Manchester's runway 23R at a rather normal landing speed.

The aircraft remained on the ground in Manchester for about 6.5 hours, then positioned to Leeds and resumed service.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 24, 2015

Classification
Incident

Airline
Jet2.com

Flight number
LS-476

Aircraft Registration
G-LSAK

Aircraft Type
Boeing 757-200

ICAO Type Designator
B752

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways