"An investigation is under way after a Ryanair flight battling with high wind speeds during storm Amy last week landed at Manchester airport with just six minutes of fuel left in its tanks. The pilots had been taking passengers from Pisa in Italy to Prestwick in Scotland on Friday evening, but wind speeds of up to 100mph meant they were unable to land. After three failed attempts to touch down, the pilots of Ryanair flight FR3418 issued a mayday emergency"
"The Boeing 737-800 had just 220kg of fuel left in its tanks when it finally landed, according to a picture of what appears to be a handwritten technical log. Pilots who examined the picture said this would be enough for just five or six minutes of flying. Analysis of the log suggests the plane left Pisa with reserve fuel, as commercial flights are required to do. A spokesperson for the airline said: Ryanair reported this to the relevant authorities on Friday [3 October]. As"
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 operating between Pisa and Prestwick diverted to Manchester after three failed landing attempts amid storm Amy, with wind gusts up to 100mph. The pilots declared a mayday and rerouted where conditions were calmer. A technical log image indicated about 220kg of fuel remained on landing, equivalent to roughly five to six minutes of flight. Analysis suggests required reserve fuel was on board at departure. Ryanair notified authorities and is co-operating. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has opened a formal inquiry while passengers described a prolonged, turbulent descent and multiple diversion attempts.
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