Plane crashes at UK airport in high winds
A plane’s nose wheel collapsed as it landed in Belfast due to adverse weather conditions.
There were four crew on board and no passengers when the hard landing occurred on Sunday afternoon.
The incident triggered emergency procedures at Belfast City Airport and has forced the runway to close for the rest of the day.
Several flights have been redirected to Belfast International Airport.
The airline operating the flight said the incident was a result of adverse weather conditions, which has been disrupting travel across the UK.
A spokesperson Belfast City Airport said: “At around 1600 today, Sunday December 22, an Aer Lingus regional flight, operated by Emerald Airlines, had an incident on landing at Belfast City Airport.
“This was a positioning flight with no passengers but four crew members on board.
“The airport’s emergency procedures were enacted.
“The runway is currently closed and will be for the rest of the day. Passengers are asked to contact their airline.”
