Air accident investigators have been called in after a man fell from a Jet2 aircraft at Manchester Airport on Saturday, April 11. The individual, believed to be an aircraft engineer, sustained severe injuries including fractures to his arm and leg after plummeting from the rear of the plane.
Paramedics rushed to the scene around 8am following the incident. Photos from the scene show ambulances and fire service vehicles surrounding the aircraft, which had a door open near the tail, with mobile stairs visible nearby. The plane was reportedly scheduled to depart for Tenerife.
Jet2 confirmed that a full investigation has been launched. A spokesperson said: 'We are aware of an incident that took place at Manchester Airport this morning involving an individual from a third-party provider. We are unable to confirm further details at present, however, can confirm that a full investigation has been launched. We are doing our best to provide support to everyone who needs it.'
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) dispatched a team to the airport on Saturday to begin an investigation. In a statement, the AAIB said: 'On Saturday 11 April the AAIB were informed of an accident involving a person falling from an aircraft at Manchester Airport. The AAIB dispatched a team to Manchester Airport on Saturday to begin an investigation into the accident.'
