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AAIB Probes Ryanair Diversion After Jet Lands With Minutes of Fuel

A published log image suggests the Manchester landing followed repeated storm-disrupted approaches with roughly five minutes of fuel remaining.

Overview

  • Flight FR3418 from Pisa to Glasgow Prestwick, operated by Malta Air for Ryanair, twice attempted Prestwick then tried Edinburgh before diverting to Manchester.
  • The crew declared a fuel Mayday, broadcast squawk 7700, and landed nearly two hours after the first go-around.
  • Reports cite a handwritten technical log indicating about 220kg of fuel on touchdown, equating to roughly five to six minutes of endurance.
  • The AAIB says it has opened a serious-incident investigation and begun gathering evidence, while Ryanair says it notified authorities and is cooperating.
  • Passengers described turbulent go-arounds during Storm Amy and a lengthy coach transfer to Prestwick after the safe landing.