A Jet2 flight from Alicante to Glasgow was forced to make an emergency landing after crew members discovered a technical fault with one of the wheels on the landing gear.
The issue sparked safety concerns that the aircraft might not be able to land safely at its destination.
Flight LS178 declared an emergency after the fault was identified during the journey.
Passengers were informed of the situation approximately 30 minutes before landing.
The Jet2 flight was forced to make an emergency landing
PADespite the concerning technical fault, the plane was ultimately able to touch down safely at Glasgow Airport. Emergency crews were deployed to meet the aircraft as it approached the runway.
Fire engines and ambulances were positioned at Glasgow Airport as a precautionary measure. The captain had informed passengers about the wheel issue approximately half an hour before landing.
An eyewitness reported: "Our plane was met by loads of fire engines and ambulances when it landed due to an issue with one of the wheels."
The same witness noted that despite the concerning situation, passengers remained relatively composed.
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The flight was landing at Glasgow International Airport
PA"The captain announced it about half an hour before we landed but everyone stayed quite calm," they said.
However, the experience was still distressing for those onboard.
"It was still quite scary," the eyewitness added.
GB News has approached Jet2 for a comment regarding the incident.
The incident comes after a separate case involving a disruptive passenger on another Jet2 flight. A 37-year-old Bradford man was recently jailed for 14 months after threatening cabin crew on a flight from Turkey.
The passenger had terrorised staff members, threatening to "smash" their faces during the frightening incident last summer.
The court heard how he became disruptive following an argument with his partner two hours into the night flight returning to Leeds Bradford Airport.
Cabin crew discovered he had brought his own alcohol onboard and confiscated two wine bottles during the flight. When staff attempted to give him a 'disruption notice', he ripped it up and threw it back.
The pilot considered diverting the plane but continued to Leeds Bradford Airport as they were only about 30 minutes away. Police officers were waiting to arrest the man upon landing.
