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Jet2 aircraft makes emergency return to Manchester
Flight LS869, operated by a Boeing 737-800, departed Manchester at 10:15 pm before the crew declared an emergency moments later by squawking 7700, the international transponder code used to indicate a general emergency.
The aircraft stopped its climb at around 10,000 feet while the pilots carried out emergency procedures.
After assessing the situation, the crew decided to return to Manchester.
The aircraft landed safely at around 10:50 pm, approximately 35 minutes after departure, where it was met by airport fire and rescue vehicles as a precaution.
Following checks by emergency services, the Boeing 737 taxied to a remote stand under its own power, allowing passengers and crew to disembark safely.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the cockpit fumes has not been confirmed.
The aircraft remained in Manchester following the incident while engineers carried out inspections.
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