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| Jet2 plane lands safely at Manchester Airport after 'engine fire' alert | |
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| A passenger plane has landed safely after flames were reportedly seen from one of its engines. | |
| Passengers reported seeing sparks from the Jet2 aircraft as it prepared to land at Manchester Airport earlier. | |
| The 144 people on board were told to get into the brace position while people on the ground heard a loud thudding noise from the plane. | The 144 people on board were told to get into the brace position while people on the ground heard a loud thudding noise from the plane. |
| The company confirmed the pilot called for assistance due to what was described as a "technical indication". | The company confirmed the pilot called for assistance due to what was described as a "technical indication". |
| The flight from Barcelona landed 30 minutes after it was due at the airport, at 14:40 BST. |