MANCHESTER— An aircraft engineer suffered serious injuries on Saturday morning after falling from a Jet2 (LS) aircraft on the airfield at Manchester Airport (MAN), prompting an immediate emergency response.
The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was working for a third-party maintenance provider contracted by Jet2 (LS) when the incident occurred at approximately 8:00 AM local time at Manchester Airport (MAN).
He sustained multiple injuries, including fractures to his leg and arm, and was transported to the hospital, where his condition is not considered life-threatening or life-changing.
Jet2 Engineer Hurt at Manchester Airport
Emergency services attended the scene promptly after the engineer fell from the rear of the aircraft. Manchester Airport confirmed that ambulances responded on the airfield before the injured man was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Jet2 issued a statement acknowledging the incident: the airline confirmed it involved an individual from a third-party provider and that a full investigation has been launched.
The carrier stated it is working to provide support to all those affected, though it declined to share further details at this stage.
The engineer was not a direct Jet2 employee. He was contracted through an external maintenance firm, which is a common industry practice for ground and technical operations at major airports. This arrangement places the immediate duty of care under the contractor, though airlines typically conduct joint investigations in such cases.
Investigation Underway
Jet2 has confirmed that a full investigation into the incident is now underway. The airline has not yet disclosed which third-party provider was involved or the specific circumstances that led to the fall.
Regulatory authorities, including the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), may become involved depending on the findings of the internal review. Ground safety incidents of this nature typically trigger formal safety audits of maintenance procedures and working practices at the site.
Manchester Airport has confirmed the basic facts of the incident to the media but has not issued an independent statement beyond verifying that ambulances attended and the man was taken to the hospital.
The engineer remains hospitalised following the incident. His injuries, while serious, are not believed to be life-changing, according to information available at the time of reporting. No other personnel were reported injured in the incident.
