Northern Ireland

Belfast airport emergency as Flybe plane lands after engine fault

The Flybe plane pictured at Belfast City Airport this morning surrounded by emergency service vehicles. Picture Mal McCann 
The Flybe plane pictured at Belfast City Airport this morning surrounded by emergency service vehicles. Picture Mal McCann  The Flybe plane pictured at Belfast City Airport this morning surrounded by emergency service vehicles. Picture Mal McCann 

An engine was shut down following a "technical fault" on a Flybe flight from Glasgow to Belfast, the airline has said.

The plane landed safely at George Best Belfast City Airport, where it was met by emergency services.

It was carrying 69 passengers, a spokeswoman for Flybe said.

She added: "Flybe can confirm that the above flight landed safely at George Best Belfast City Airport following a technical fault that resulted in the captain electing to shut down the number one engine as a safety precaution.

"The pilot followed all required procedures and the aircraft landed safely without further incident."

Emergency services at Belfast City Airport after a Flybe flight from Scotland landed with one engine. Picture Mal McCann 
Emergency services at Belfast City Airport after a Flybe flight from Scotland landed with one engine. Picture Mal McCann  Emergency services at Belfast City Airport after a Flybe flight from Scotland landed with one engine. Picture Mal McCann 

She said all passengers disembarked as normal when the aircraft arrived on stand.

"The safety of its passengers and crew is the airline's number one priority and the airline apologises for any inconvenience experienced," she added.