Belfast City Airport Resumes Operations After Emergency Landing Incident

A plane's nose wheel collapsed during a hard landing caused by severe weather, leading to runway closure and flight disruptions.

An Aer Lingus regional flight operated by Emerald Airlines experienced a hard landing at Belfast City Airport on Sunday afternoon due to adverse weather conditions, causing its nose wheel to collapse.
The incident involved a positioning flight with no passengers on board, only four crew members, none of whom were seriously injured.
Emergency procedures were enacted, and the airport's runway was closed for the rest of Sunday, leading to several flight diversions to Belfast International Airport.
Normal operations resumed Monday morning after the damaged plane was removed, though passengers were advised to check with airlines about potential delays or cancellations.
The severe weather also disrupted travel across the UK, with strong winds affecting flights, trains, and ferries nationwide.