An aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Manchester Airport on the morning of Monday, 29 December 2025, leading to the evacuation of all passengers on the runway.
Flight Makes Unscheduled Landing Following Technical Fault
The incident involved Aer Lingus flight EUK930, an Airbus A330-302 travelling from Bridgetown in Barbados to Manchester. According to reports, the aircraft was compelled to execute an unscheduled landing after the crew became aware of a potential technical issue. Data from the flight tracking service Flightradar24 showed the plane on the tarmac at Manchester.
Passengers Disembarked on the Airfield Amid Safety Response
Following the landing, passengers were evacuated from the aircraft while it was positioned on the south runway. A fleet of emergency vehicles swiftly surrounded the plane as a precaution. Buses were dispatched from the terminal to transport passengers safely back to the airport building.
A spokesperson for Manchester Airport confirmed to the Mirror that the incident was triggered by a "technical issue affecting the hydraulics" on the Aer Lingus flight. The spokesperson emphasised that "there was never any concern for safety" and that the crew had landed the plane before proceeding to disembark passengers on the airfield as a standard procedure.
Investigation Underway as Airport Operations Continue
The Airbus A330-302 remained on the runway in the aftermath of the incident. The Mirror has reached out to Aer Lingus for an official statement regarding the nature of the hydraulic fault and the subsequent handling of the situation. Airport operations were managed to minimise disruption following the emergency landing.
This remains a developing news story, with further details expected from both the airline and airport authorities as their investigations progress.
