Manchester International Airport (MAN/EGCC) → Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA/LICC)
Flight / Schedule
Manchester International Airport (MAN/EGCC) → Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA/LICC)
Aircraft
Boeing 737-86N (WL)Registration
G-DRTR
MSN
35209/2067
Year of Manufacture
2006
Operator
Jet2Date
June 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
None
Crash Location
near Catania, Sicily -
Region
Europe • Italy
Coordinates
37.4085°, 14.4296°
Narrative Report
On June 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Manchester International Airport (MAN/EGCC) → Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA/LICC) experienced a crash involving Boeing 737-86N (WL), operated by Jet2, with the event recorded near near Catania, Sicily -.
The flight was categorized as passenger - scheduled and the reported phase was en route at a none crash site.
0 fatalities were recorded.
other fatalities: 0.
Jet2 flight LS1719, a Boeing 737-86N, experienced turbulence during the en descent to the destination Catania (CTA). One of the occupants suffered serious injuries/
Aircraft reference details include registration G-DRTR, MSN 35209/2067, year of manufacture 2006.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 37.4085°, 14.4296°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Jet2 flight LS1719, a Boeing 737-86N, experienced turbulence during the en descent to the destination Catania (CTA). One of the occupants suffered serious injuries/
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
—
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Manchester International Airport (MAN/EGCC) → Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA/LICC)
Operator
Jet2Flight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
None
Region / Country
Europe • Italy
Aircraft Details
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