A Jet2 Boeing 737-800 veered off the runway while landing at Birmingham Airport on Sunday, October 25, 2026, amid strong winds associated with Storm Boelo.
The incident occurred at approximately 14:19 local time on Runway 33, with the aircraft briefly moving onto the grass beside the runway before the pilot corrected the course. No injuries were reported.
THE INCIDENT
The aircraft was operating flight LS1310 from Venice Marco Polo International Airport (VCE) to Birmingham (BHX).
Footage shared on social media captured the moment the plane touched down and then veered onto the grass .Weather observations from Birmingham Airport indicated strong westerly winds earlier in the day.
The 10:50 UTC METAR recorded winds from 270° at 18 knots, gusting to 29 knots. The accompanying TAF forecast winds gusting to 35 knots, with temporary gusts potentially reaching 45 knots between 12:00 and 15:00 UTC .
Runway 33 is oriented approximately northwest, meaning west winds can create a significant crosswind component during landing.
Crosswinds can push an aircraft sideways relative to the runway, requiring pilots to make constant corrections to maintain alignment.
THE STATEMENT
A Jet2 spokesperson confirmed the incident to BBC News, attributing it to the weather conditions.
“Flight LS1310 from Venice to Birmingham temporarily moved off the runway after landing at Birmingham Airport earlier this afternoon, due to exceptional weather conditions caused by Storm Boelo” .
The spokesperson added that the aircraft subsequently conducted a normal taxi manoeuvre, and all passengers disembarked as planned .
THE CONTEXT
Storm Boelo brought unsettled weather to the UK over the weekend of October 24–25, 2026.
The Met Office forecast the strongest winds across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, with gusts of 60–70 mph and potentially 80 mph in exposed locations.
Birmingham, in the West Midlands, also experienced windy conditions, with gusts reaching around 42 mph during the afternoon.
WHY IT MATTERS
The incident is a reminder of the challenges that unsettled autumn weather can pose to commercial aviation.
Crosswind landings are among the most demanding manoeuvres for pilots, requiring precise control and split-second decision-making.
The fact that the aircraft briefly left the runway, but was brought back under control without injury, speaks to the skill of the flight crew.
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The video provides a visual record, but determining the exact cause requires evidence from operational records and weather observations.
Until more details emerge, the incident serves as a testament to the professionalism of pilots operating in difficult conditions—and a warning of the power of nature over even the most modern aircraft. ValidViewNetwork reports.