Flybe plane alert at Southampton Airport
17.09.08
A passenger plane operating a flight from Scotland was at the centre of a drama after developing engine problems as it approached Southampton Airport yesterday afternoon, the Echo reports.
The pilot radioed for help after shutting down the right hand engine and emergency services were scrambled into action just before 14:00. However the Flybe plane, carrying 27 passengers and four crew, landed safely.
An airport spokesperson said: ‘Flybe flight BE394 travelling from Inverness experienced technical problems this afternoon. The emergency services attended the airport as a matter of precaution, but were not required. The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew are fine.’
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