This posted by Janie elsewhere
20-FEB-2007 09:00 AM
London City AirportAn incident has occurred at London City Airport this morning. The incident involved an Air France aircraft traveling from Paris Orly flight number AF5020.
On landing at 08.35 the aircraft tyres burst. However the aircraft safely came to rest at the Eastern End of the runway and all passengers and crew on board have been safety transported to the terminal.
The runway is currently closed and we recommend all passengers traveling via London City Airport today to contact their dedicated team here at XXX Travel for further information.
Moggy
By: caz66 - 21st February 2007 at 08:53
I was thinking of going to london city as well.
By: wawkrk - 20th February 2007 at 22:33
As reported on UK Airport news.
The aircraft was trying to land on the runway :rolleyes:
http://www.uk-airport-news.info/
By: Moggy C - 20th February 2007 at 15:41
Still closed as far as I know.
Incident Update @ 15.08
Following an aircraft incident this morning, London City Airport would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The incident involved an Air France flight, operated by CityJet, from Paris Orly, flight number AF5020 (aircraft type BAe146 – 200).
On landing at 08.35 this morning the aircraft tyres burst. We can confirm the aircraft safely came to rest at the eastern end of the runway and all 55 passengers and 5 crew were safely transported to the terminal.
Although we regret to inform you that the airfield remains closed, we are optimistic that it will re-open for this evening’s flights.
All passengers are advised to contact their airlines for further travel information.
Moggy
By: JenairPresident - 20th February 2007 at 15:27
Was a lot of traffic affected? How long was the runway closed for?
Jason
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February 20, 2007 at 11:25 am