LANDING GONE SIDEWAYS: Jet2 Flight From Venice Swerves Onto Grass In Gusts

A Jet2 Boeing 737-800 briefly veered off the side of the runway while landing at Birmingham Airport on October 25, 2026. The aircraft, registered G-JZHE, was operating flight LS1310 from Venice when it drifted left off runway 33 during its landing rollout. Strong, gusty crosswinds from Storm Boelo were blamed for the partial runway excursion, which sent part of the plane onto the grass beside the runway. It is the kind of moment that makes anyone watching from the terminal hold their breath.

The pilots regained directional control, steered the aircraft back onto the paved surface and taxied to the stand as normal. Jet2 confirmed that all passengers disembarked safely and that no injuries were reported. The incident came amid wider weather disruption across the West Midlands, where the storm's gusts have been making life difficult for travellers. Questions remain about how far the aircraft left the runway, whether any checks followed, and how other flights coped with the same conditions. For now, the outcome points to well-trained crews handling a demanding landing in rough weather.