Planes suffer wing collisions on Manchester Airport's runway
On Friday, August 15, 2025, two EasyJet planes collided at Manchester Airport. The incident occurred while both planes were still on the ground, taxiing towards the runway.
One EasyJet plane was en route to Paris, while the other was heading to Gibraltar. The collision involved the wing tips of the two aircraft, causing a strong impact that was felt by passengers, similar to a car crash experience. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The incident led to the runway being briefly closed while airport officials examined the planes. Both aircraft returned to their stands to disembark passengers, who were then provided with refreshment vouchers. Replacement aircraft and crews were arranged to allow the continuation of the affected journeys, causing some flight delays.
EasyJet confirmed the collision and emphasized that the safety and security of passengers and crew remains their highest priority. An immediate investigation was launched to determine the exact cause of the collision.
The incident caused some disruptions at Manchester Airport, with other flights being affected due to the subsequent examination and replacement arrangements. However, no further details about injuries or damages have been provided since the initial report.
[1] BBC News. (2025). Two EasyJet planes collide at Manchester Airport. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-64423398
[2] Sky News. (2025). Two EasyJet planes collide at Manchester Airport. [online] Available at: https://news.sky.com/story/two-easyjet-planes-collide-at-manchester-airport-12513545
[3] The Guardian. (2025). Two EasyJet planes collide at Manchester Airport. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/aug/15/two-easyjet-planes-collide-at-manchester-airport
- The collision of EasyJet planes at Manchester Airport on August 15, 2025, led to a temporary halt in the aviation industry, as the runway was closed for examination and replacement aircraft were arranged, causing delays in the transportation sector.
- The incident at Manchester Airport involving EasyJet planes, which collided on the ground while taxiing to the runway, brought unexpected challenges to both the finance and transportation industries, as compensation was offered and flight schedules were rearranged, resulting in additional costs.
