This UK is grappling with severe disruption today as powerful winds of up to 82mph wreak havoc across the country, causing travel chaos and leading to a dramatic plane crash landing in Belfast.
An Aer Lingus Regional flight operated by Emerald Airlines made a “hard landing” at Belfast City Airport around 4pm on Sunday, December causing its nose wheel to collapse.
The aircraft was a “positioning flight,” used to relocate planes rather than carry passengers, and had departed from Edinburgh Airport with four crew members aboard.
Fortunately, no passengers were on the flight, and all crew members escaped unharmed.
However, the incident led Belfast City Airport to close its runway for the rest of the day, as flights were redirected to Belfast International Airport.
Emerald Airlines attributed the crash landing to “adverse weather conditions,” which have been plaguing the UK.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice overnight into Monday morning. The warning advises caution as untreated surfaces may develop icy patches, increasing the risk of slips, falls, and travel difficulties.
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