Jet2 flight makes an emergency landing after a bird strike

A Jet2 flight bound for Palma de Mallorca was forced to make an emergency landing. The incident took place at Leeds Bradford Airport on Saturday afternoon following a bird strike.

The aircraft, carrying 135 passengers and five crew members, departed at 4:29 pm BST but returned to the airport at 5:48 pm BST.

Flight tracking data confirms the plane’s unusual flight path.

Jet2 confirmed the incident, stating that passengers were safely transferred to a replacement aircraft to continue their journey.

The airline apologized for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected delay.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a full emergency while the plane was in the air, citing severe vibrations caused by the bird strike on the aircraft's engine.