Weather & Technical Diversions, Delays & Cancellations

[White Heather]

Isn’t as if they could go to DSA, is it?

I bet all the Donny fans will be saying it wouldn’t happen there as there runway points in the right direction all the time..

Their runway is in a giant turntable so can be rotated into wind at all times.

Talking of turning tables, the forecast suggests that tomorrow it'll be those airports whose runways point in the correct direction that will be struggling and with even stronger winds, whilst LBA might have the wind straight down 32 again.

 

[mdobuk21]

No, but diverting to our biggest competitor doesnt look good.

Where are they supposed to go? Manchester is probably primary diversion airport. Durham Tees won’t be able to handle them.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Where are they supposed to go? Manchester is probably primary diversion airport. Durham Tees won’t be able to handle them.

Trouble with MAN is its close enough that next time they (pax) fly they might just book to fly from there to avoid the hassle of a future diversion.

 

[lbaspotter]

No, but diverting to our biggest competitor doesnt look good.

Surely diverting its about getting the aircraft down safely with its passengers & crews, it’s really not about the competition in theses circumstances!

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Surely diverting its about getting the aircraft down safely with its passengers & crews, it’s really not about the competition in theses circumstances!

Thats no1 priority.

 

[lbaspotter]

Jet2 Boeing 737-300, G-GDFT operating the EXS424 inbound from Salzburg has diverted to East Midlands

 

[AirBingley]

Expect delays on Emerald to Belfast City. G-CMMK has had an emergency on the runway - looks like the front wheel gear has collapsed on a "hard" landing. The ATR was empty apart from crew but it has closed the airport with an LBA inbound diverting to Belfast International.

 

[White Heather]

Expect delays on Emerald to Belfast City. G-CMMK has had an emergency on the runway - looks like the front wheel gear has collapsed on a "hard" landing. The ATR was empty apart from crew but it has closed the airport with an LBA inbound diverting to Belfast International.

Outbound flights to Belfast cancelled as Belfast City will be closed until Monday. Belfast International at capacity so no further diverts being taken.

Belfast City Airport runway closed following emergency incident

Emergency procedures have been put in place at Belfast City Airport following an incident with an Aer Lingus regional flight on Sunday afternoon.

www.northernirelandworld.com

 

[BCFC]

Here it is…..View attachment 31743

 

[White Heather]

Here it is…..View attachment 31743

Dont suppose being empty and light did it any favours. 'Hard landing' doesn't really cover that one! Another for the CAA AIB.

 

[Finger66]

Does prove the point though that it's not just LBA where the ATRs struggle. That's not wishing this sort of incident on any aircraft, crew or airport just an observation that we are not unique at LBA as some would have us believe

 

[Aviador]

Here it is…..View attachment 31743

That first image looks like the airframe is bending. Wow and the back wheels are still in the air. Shocking.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

That first image looks like the airframe is bending. Wow and the back wheels are still in the air. Shocking.

PIO?

 

[BlueManc]

PIO?
Been at this a long time and everyday is still a schoolday for me!

Pilot-induced oscillation: An undesirable phenomenon in aircraft control that can occur when a pilot attempts to maneuver the aircraft precisely. PIOs can happen when the pilot is engaged in a demanding control task, such as during approach or landing.

 

[Bigman]

PIO?
Been at this a long time and everyday is still a schoolday for me!

Pilot-induced oscillation: An undesirable phenomenon in aircraft control that can occur when a pilot attempts to maneuver the aircraft precisely. PIOs can happen when the pilot is engaged in a demanding control task, such as during approach or landing.

I thought it was Pissed In Otley

 

[Finger66]

Not a self-referral is it that @Bigman

 

[Bigman]

Not a self-referral is it that @Bigman

It is for next Sunday with lbaspotter and deepdale lad

 

[Finger66]

@Bigman well enjoy and ensure you live up to the expectations you have now set!

 

[Len Fish]

It is for next Sunday with lbaspotter and deepdale lad

I’m sure you’ll all be oscillating all over the place!

 

[White Heather]

This afternoon's Ryanair from Málaga, a 737 MAX has gone around twice due to fog, so will presumably be off elsewhere now. Strange really given Cat 3 (assuming it's available) and a stated 7 knot wind from 270 degrees. In it's second approach, FR24 showed it descending to 325 feet before climbing again.

Update. After turning West, apparently heading for LPL, it turned NE, climbing to 15000 feet and is now apparently descending into NCL. Can't say I've seen FR divert to NCL too often. I'm just watching the footy at Sheffield and it's foggy there too.