UK airport closed after plane ‘collapses’ on runway during landing

An airport was forced to close its runway after a light aircraft’s undercarriage collapsed.

Norwich Airport reported that the aircraft carrying two people was diverted to its runway after experiencing undercarriage issues.

A spokesman stated, “Upon landing, the undercarriage collapsed.”

According to the spokesperson, the two people on board were assisted in exiting the aircraft without injury.

A flight to Amsterdam was cancelled, and a TUI flight from Tenerife was diverted to Stansted while the runway was closed, they said.

The runway was supposed to be closed “until at least 17:00 while the aircraft is recovered”.

Passengers planning to fly are advised to contact their airline for the most up-to-date information.

A spokesperson for the East of England Ambulance Service said: “One ambulance and a paramedic car were dispatched to Norwich Airport this afternoon in response to reports of a light aircraft in distress.

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