Several flights have been canceled at Liverpool John Lennon Airport after a private plane overshoots the runway. Soon after the incident, the airport was declared closed for several hours and an inquiry has been initiated to gain deep insights about this subject. A private plane with four people onboard (1 passenger and 3 crew members) landed at about 06:00 GMT when this incident took place. According to the information available, no person was injured during this entire event and a source at Liverpool Football Club has asserted the private jet was carrying one of the club’s owners, Mike Gordon.
Various news channels have been enjoying a lot of traffic as more people are searching for a complete update about this event. In addition to this, a lot of online news websites have also been witnessing a high number of footfalls since the event has taken place. In the UK, the popular news platform Kev’s best has been receiving visitors on its online platform to get updates about this incident.
A specialist removal team has been sent on-site and it will remove the plane from the grass with the use of cranes and airbags. Investigation authorities have been working on the matter and the entire work in going on in full-cooperation with the airport. Only after the permission from the Air Accident Investigation Board, the plane will be removed from the grass.
Passengers have been advised to contact their airlines for detailed information related to their flights. Many travellers have asserted that a delay of four hours has been scheduled for some flights. Some airlines have asked their travelers to either choose to refund their money or move to Manchester Airport to take their re-scheduled flights at a stipulated time.