Liverpool John Lennon Airport - Accidents and Incidents

Accidents and Incidents

  • On 20 July 1965, Vickers Viscount G-AMOL of Cambrian Airways crashed on approach from the Isle of Man Airport which resulted in the death of both crew members.
  • On 8 December 1983 a Trans Europe Air Charter Cessna Citation I G-UESS which departed from Liverpool crashed off the coast of Stornoway killing all eight passengers and two crew members.
  • On 10 May 2001, Spanair Flight 3203 (McDonnell Douglas MD-83 EC-FXI) was substantially damaged when the starboard undercarriage collapsed on landing at Liverpool. All 51 people on board evacuated via the escape slides. The substantially-damaged aircraft was repaired and returned to service.

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