Ryanair flight from Manchester makes emergency landing in France ‘after FIRE breaks out on board’
Ryanair flight from Manchester to Faro makes emergency landing in France after plunging 35,000ft in seven minutes ‘with FIRE on board’ – now banned Brit passengers face being put in isolation
Flight FR4052 took off from Manchester today at 6.33pm for Faro, PortugalIt was forced to make an emergency landing in Brest in western France The aircraft made a rapid descent from 41,000ft to 6,725ft in just seven minutes The Ryanair operated Boeing 737-8AS was met on the runway by fire trucks A second plane has been dispatched from Stansted to continue the journey Were you on board the plane? Email david.averre@mailonline.co.ukBREAKING: More information to follow
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A Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing in France today after a fire reportedly broke out on board.
Flight FR4052 took off from Manchester today at 6.33pm and was headed for Faro, Portugal, where it was expected to land at around 9.30pm.
The pilots had to make an emergency landing in Brest in western France however when a fire was reported inside the plane.
The Ryanair operated Boeing 737-8AS aircraft touched down in Brest and was met on the runway by several fire trucks as policemen escorted passengers onto a bus which brought them to the terminal.
Flight tracking software suggested that the plane engaged in an extremely rapid descend from 41,000ft to 6,725ft in seven minutes between 7.14 to 7.21pm, sparking concerns that there could have been a loss of cabin pressure.
The Ryanair operated Boeing 737-8AS aircraft touched down in Brest and was met on the runway by several fire trucks
Flight tracking software suggested that the plane engaged in an extremely rapid descend from 41,000ft to 6,725ft in seven minutes between 7.14 to 7.21pm, sparking concerns that there could have been a loss of cabin pressure
The aircraft was flying over the English channel when the fire reportedly broke out and prompted the pilots to initiate a dive of over 35,000ft.
Current coronavirus restrictions stipulate that upon arrival in France, all travellers must self-isolate for 48 hours, after which time a negative PCR or antigen test is required to exit self-isolation.
There were concerns therefore that the passengers of flight FR4052 would be forced to remain in France and isolate.
But travellers have since been informed by airport staff in Brest that another plane has been dispatched from Stansted to continue their journey to Faro.
MailOnline has contacted Ryanair for comment.
Were you on board the plane? Email david.averre@mailonline.co.uk with more information.
Policemen escorted passengers onto a bus which brought them to the terminal
Flight FR4052 took off from Manchester today at 6.33pm and was headed for Faro, Portugal, where it was expected to land at around 9.30pm. Flightradar’s flight tracker shows the plane made an unscheduled stop in Brest, France
