Bristol Airport has confirmed an investigation is underway after a Ryanair plane carrying passengers 'rolled forward' having parked after landing. According to one passenger, the incident took place at around 7pm on April 17.
The passenger claims the doors were 'open' as the 'full' FR8234 flight to Majorca began to move, which sparked panic and 'screaming' among a number of people. A spokesperson for Bristol Airport has confirmed that the aircraft rolled less than one metre after chocks were removed before a tug had been attached.
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Nobody was injured and there was no damage to the aircraft or equipment. In a full statement sent to Bristol Live yesterday, a Bristol Airport spokesperson said: "Yesterday evening (April 17), an aircraft rolled forward by less than one metre after chocks were removed before a tug had been attached.
"There was no damage to the aircraft or equipment, no injuries, and the aircraft departed without any further delay. An investigation is already underway, and procedures are being reviewed."
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