Jet2 B733 at Leeds on Apr 7th 2016, flaps problem
Last Update: April 7, 2016 / 20:34:20 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Apr 7, 2016
Classification
Incident
Cause
Flaps problem
Airline
Jet2.com
Flight number
LS-286
Departure
Geneva, Switzerland
Destination
Leeds, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-CELA
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-300
ICAO Type Designator
B733
The airline confirmed the aircraft diverted to Manchester as a precaution due to the longer runways available. The passengers were subsequently bussed to Leeds.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Apr 7, 2016
Classification
Incident
Cause
Flaps problem
Airline
Jet2.com
Flight number
LS-286
Departure
Geneva, Switzerland
Destination
Leeds, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-CELA
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-300
ICAO Type Designator
B733
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