BIRMINGHAM, UK – 6 August 2025: Operations at Birmingham Airport resumed after a private aircraft made an emergency landing on Wednesday afternoon, causing a major disruption that delayed or diverted over 100 flights and left thousands of passengers stranded.
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Emergency Landing Shuts Down Runway
A Beechcraft Super King Air 200 aircraft, operated by Woodgate Aviation, made an emergency landing around 1:40 pm. The aircraft, en route to Belfast International Airport, turned back shortly after take-off due to suspected landing gear failure.
Upon landing, the aircraft collapsed onto its belly on the runway. Emergency services including West Midlands Police, Fire & Rescue, and Ambulance Services rushed to the scene. Three people onboard were treated at the scene, one with minor injuries, officials confirmed.
Images and videos circulated on social media showed the light aircraft lying disabled near the runway, causing widespread concern.
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Flight Operations Suspended for Six Hours
Following the incident, all arrivals and departures were suspended at Birmingham Airport between 1:40 pm and 8:00 pm. More than 115 flights were affected, including 21 diverted to other airports such as Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands.
A total of 60 departures and 56 arrivals were scheduled during the closure window. The airport’s website briefly went down due to high traffic from concerned passengers.
In a social media post, Birmingham Airport stated
“Following the aircraft incident today, the runway has reopened, and operations have resumed. Our teams have worked swiftly in line with strict safety protocols.”
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Passenger Disruption and Delays
According to flight tracking service Flightradar24, the average arrival delay was 42 minutes, while departures were delayed by up to two hours. Several travellers missed connecting flights and were forced to make overnight arrangements.
Faye Melhuish, a passenger arriving from Spain with her infant, said her flight was diverted to East Midlands:
“We had to wait for a coach to return to Birmingham. It was chaotic with a baby.”
Another passenger, Gunnar Lauridsen from Denmark, missed a connecting flight to Billund:
“We may have to spend the night in Amsterdam now. It’s frustrating, but these things happen.”
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Investigation Underway
The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has launched an investigation. A team of specialists in aircraft operations and engineering has been deployed to assess the cause of the incident. Initial reports suggest a landing gear malfunction led to the emergency return.
The aircraft, registered G-NIAA, is 44 years old and has previously been used as an air ambulance. It is owned by Bluesky Investments, based in the Isle of Man.
Official Response
UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander acknowledged the disruption, stating:
“I understand how frustrating this must have been for passengers, but I commend the swift response by emergency services and airport staff.”
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