EasyJet flight delayed after spanner spotted lodged in wing flaps

An aviation expert warned of the possibility of “serious structural damage” after a spanner was seen lodged in the wing of an EasyJet aircraft.

The plane was taxiing for take-off from Geneva when a passenger noticed the tool lodged in the wing flaps of the plane.

The crew was alerted and the flight was stopped to allow inspections to take place.

The flight was allowed to continue on its planned journey to Copenhagen, Denmark, an hour later.

“I realised straight away that what I was seeing was not normal,” the passenger, 25 year-old Christophe from Switzerland, said.

“There was a spanner stuck in the wing!”

EasyJet made a statement regarding the incident to the Mirror Online: “In line with our procedures, the Captain took the decision to return to stand.”

“A spanner was discovered and removed and the flight departed with a small delay.

“EasyJet has launched an immediate investigation and informed the Swiss safety authorities in accordance with our procedures.

 

Source: independent.co.uk