A Jet2.com flight scheduled from Ibiza to Manchester diverted to Palma de Mallorca after the crew reported an engine fire.
On July 21, 2011, at approximately 1005 UTC, a Boeing B737-800, registration G-GDFC, conducted an emergency landing at Palma de Mallorca Airport, Spain. The aircraft was operating a scheduled flight from Ibiza Airport (LEIB) to Manchester Airport (EGCC).
Shortly after takeoff from Ibiza, the crew reported a fire in the number two engine. The aircraft subsequently diverted to Palma de Mallorca to address the emergency. There were no injuries resulting from the incident.
The investigation determined the event was caused by an internal engine failure, noting that there was no fire present under the engine cowl.
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A Jet2.com flight scheduled from Ibiza to Manchester diverted to Palma de Mallorca after the crew reported an engine fire.
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
The accident on 21 Jul 2011 involved a BOEING 737 800, operated by Jet2.com, at Palma de Mallorca Airport, Spain.
The investigation determined the event was caused by an internal engine failure, noting that there was no fire present under the engine cowl.
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