Specialist investigators were sent to the scene of the serious incident and have issued a statement
Paramedics were scrambled to the scene and surrounded the aircraft(Image: UGC)
Air accident investigators were sent to the scene after a man fell from a plane in a horror incident at Manchester Airport on Saturday (April 11).
The man, believed to be an aircraft engineer, was left seriously injured with arm and leg fractures after falling from the back of the aircraft. Paramedics were scrambled to the airport at around 8am following the incident.
Photographs taken at the scene show ambulances and fire service response vehicles surrounding a Jet2 plane. The airline later confirmed that a ‘full’ investigation had been launched. It is understood the man was a contractor working for Jet2 at the time.
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In an update, the Air Accident Investigations Branch (AAIB) confirmed that specialist investigators were then sent to the scene and enquiries began.
A statement now issued by by the AAIB read: “On Saturday 11 April the AAIB were informed of an accident involving a person falling from an aircraft at Manchester Airport. The AAIB dispatched a team to Manchester Airport on Saturday to begin an investigation into the accident.”
Ambulances surrounding the Jet2 plane(Image: UGC)
In pictures from the scene, the aircraft was seen with a door open near the tail. Mobile stairs used for passengers are also seen nearby.
Manchester Airport confirmed North West Ambulance Service attended the incident. It’s understood the plane was due to depart to Tenerife.
A Jet2 spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident that took place at Manchester Airport this morning (Saturday 11th April) involving an individual from a third-party provider.
“We are unable to confirm further details at present, however, can confirm that a full investigation has been launched. We are doing our best to provide support to everyone who needs it.”