Overview
- Flight FR3418 from Pisa to Glasgow Prestwick on 3 October attempted two approaches at Prestwick and one at Edinburgh before diverting to Manchester.
- The Boeing 737-800 touched down with about 220 kilograms of fuel remaining, roughly five to six minutes of flight time.
- International rules typically require around 30 minutes of reserve fuel at landing for this aircraft class, commonly on the order of about 1,000 kilograms.
- The crew declared a fuel Mayday and set transponder code 7700 to obtain landing priority.
- UK aviation authorities have opened a formal investigation, and Ryanair says it is cooperating as officials review planning, alternates, and in-flight decisions during Storm Amy.