EI-FHK B738 Norwegian carried out an emergency landing on rwy15 after problems with hydraulics and burst tire caused it to divert to Birmingham whilst enroute Madrid from Reykjavik.

The pilot expertly landed the aircraft to avoid further damage to an already stricken undercarriage.

All passengers exited the plane safely onto waiting coaches on the runway.

Video credit John Mason

Pilot deliberately landing the aircraft on the starboard landing gear to avoid the burst tire on the port side.
Clearly visible is the ‘shredded’ port side undercarriage tire.
Getting the full treatment from Fire 4.
Getting the full treatment both ends from Fire 4,2
Passengers had to disembark on the runway into coaches.

Eventually moved on to stand 502

Photos credit John Mason

Video credit Flugsnug

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