Engineer falls from Jet2 plane at Manchester Airport

Engineer falls from Jet2 plane at Manchester AirportParamedics treated a man, believed to be an aircraft engineer who was contracted to work by Jet2, who fells from a plane and suffered multiple injuries including leg and arm fracturesCommentsNewsTim Hanlon News Reporter15:52, 11 Apr 2026Updated 16:03, 11 Apr 2026View ImageA man was seriously hurt after falling from a Jet2 plane(Image: UGC)An aircraft engineer has suffered serious injuries after falling from the back of a Jet2 plane at Manchester Airport.‌Emergency services rushed to the scene this morning with the unnamed man having suffered multiple injuries including leg and arm fractures. It is understood he remains in hospital after the incident at around 8am on Saturday.‌The aircraft engineer was working for a third party provider and contracted by Jet2 when he fell from the plane. He suffered serious injuries but which are not believed to be life threatening or life changing.‌Images show the Jet2 plane with a rear door open near the tail and mobile stairs used for passengers are also seen nearby.A Jet2 spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident that took place at Manchester Airport this morning (Saturday 11th April) involving an individual from a third-party provider.‌"We are unable to confirm further details at present, however, can confirm that a full investigation has been launched. We are doing our best to provide support to everyone who needs it.”A spokesperson for Manchester Airport told The Mirror that the incident "involved a Jet2 plane on the airfield at the airport with ambulances attending before the man was taken to hospital".Greater Manchester Police have also confirmed that they were aware of the incident this morning.Article continues belowWitnesses have described seeing medical screens placed around the injured man while he was treated on the air field by paramedics.This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by...