A Ryanair plane was forced to make a stop at the end of Liverpool Airport runway after a bird reportedly hit the plane as it was taking off.
The plane, which took off from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, was due to fly to Rome at 1pm on April 18 before stunned passengers said a bird flew into its engine. Those on the flight said there was an "almighty shuddering that resembled driving on rumble strips".
Passengers said the pilot was "forced to put the plane in an emergency stop which was efficiently done". Staff reportedly thought the plane had a burst tyre, but after an inspection by fire crews a bird was found in the engine.
