Incident Overview
On September 13, 2025, a ground incident at Manchester Airport led to the cancellation of an easyJet flight bound for Lanzarote. The Airbus A320 aircraft, registered as G-UZLM, was preparing for flight U22029 when a tow truck collided with its fuselage during pushback from the gate. This incident impacted the aircraft’s nose landing gear.
Emergency Response
As a precautionary measure, emergency services were summoned to the site of the incident. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among passengers or crew. All passengers were safely disembarked and returned to the terminal while engineers assessed the damage to the aircraft.
Official Response from easyJet
An easyJet spokesperson commented on the situation, stating, “We apologize for the delay. The delay is due to a technical issue requiring inspection by our engineers, which could take between 30 minutes to two hours.”
Extent of the Damage
Details about the extent of the damage have not been fully disclosed. However, it is expected that repairs to the nose gear will be necessary before the aircraft can resume service. Ground handling accidents, though relatively uncommon, can result in significant delays and necessitate comprehensive safety inspections.
Current Status at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport confirmed that regular operations continue and that an investigation into the incident is underway.
