Overview
- Jet2 flight LS3251 left Liverpool John Lennon Airport at about 08:00 on Thursday, August 6, 2026, and issued a Squawk 7700 general emergency code roughly 11 minutes after takeoff.
- Flight‑tracking data show the Boeing 737‑800 (registration EXS32DW) stopped climbing near 12,875–15,000 ft, turned back near Shrewsbury and held briefly before diverting to Manchester Airport.
- Passengers reported a sudden vibration and extra noise after departure, and one passenger said the captain suggested a possible bird strike, a claim that Jet2 and airport authorities have not confirmed.
- The aircraft landed safely at Manchester at about 09:05 with no immediate reports of injuries, and Jet2 has been reported to be arranging onward travel and re‑accommodation for affected passengers.
- Squawk 7700 signals a general emergency that gives a flight priority handling, and investigators and airline engineers will inspect the plane to identify the technical cause and any operational follow‑up.