| Date: | Saturday 16 June 2018 |
| Time: | 09:35 |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-8JP (WL) |
| Owner/operator: | Norwegian Air International |
| Registration: | EI-FHD |
| MSN: | 39011/3946 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2012 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 152 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Birmingham International Airport (BHX/EGBB) -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Reykjavík–Keflavík Airport, Keflavik, Iceland (KEF/BIKF) |
| Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain (MAD/LEMD) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A Norwegian Air International Boeing 737-800, registration EI-FHD performing flight D8-6241 from Keflavik (Iceland) to Madrid, Spain with 152 people on board (passengers and crew), was en-route at FL350 about 20 nautical miles north of Belfast International (Northern Ireland) when the crew reported a hydraulic failure and decided to divert to Birmingham, UK. The aircraft landed safely in Birmingham about one hour later. The aircraft stopped on the runway, emergency services foamed the aircraft when a hydraulic leak was seen from the left main gear.
The airport reported the aircraft diverted due to hydraulic failure. Flights were suspended for about 4 hours as result. The airline reported a techncial issue.
1. https://sedenne.no/v/68632/norwegian-flyet-ma-nodlande-med-flatt-dekk-og-sviktende-bremser
2. https://avherald.com/h?article=4b9f779c&opt=0
3. https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/transport/2018/06/16/birmingham-airport-runway-closed-after-boeing-747s-emergency-landing/
4. https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/plane-emergency-landing-birmingham-airport-14793579
5. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/reason-emergency-landing-closed-birmingham-14792964
6. https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/975221/Birmingham-airport-runway-emergency-landing-bhx-incident-norwegian-air-d86241-iceland
7. https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/Boeing/737/EI-FHD-Norwegian-Air-International/7B1yIWZY
8. http://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-b737ng-39011.htm
The runway is now open following the temporary closure. You may experience some disruption to your flight.Please check with your airline as to the status of your flight. Birmingham Airport apologises to all those impacted by today’s closure - safety of passengers is our priority.
— Birmingham Airport (@bhx_official) June 16, 2018
The Norwegian aircraft that landed on Birmingham Airport’s runway will shortly be removed. The runway will then be cleared and inspected. Flights will not resume before 1700 hours. For passengers travelling please check with your airline or the Airport’s website for updates.”
— Birmingham Airport (@bhx_official) June 16, 2018
The D86241 from Reykjavik to Madrid was diverted in to Birmingham Airport due to a hydraulic issue. Passengers and crew have been taken to the terminal where they are being assisted by Birmingham Airport.
— Birmingham Airport (@bhx_official) June 16, 2018
Birmingham Airport can confirm that the D86241 landed safely with 152 crew and passengers on board. Birmingham Airport’s fire service is in attendance as a precautionary measure.If you are travelling today please check the arrivals/departures page on Birmingham Airport website.
— Birmingham Airport (@bhx_official) June 16, 2018
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Jun-2018 09:38 | whiteshark | Added |
| 19-Jun-2018 09:38 | harro | Updated [Operator, Location] |
| 19-Jun-2018 20:43 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Cn, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Embed code, Damage, Narrative] |
| 19-Jun-2018 20:47 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Departure airport, Destination airport, Embed code] |
| 19-Jun-2018 20:49 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Embed code] |
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