Emergency Landing Shuts Birmingham Airport for 5 Hours

Birmingham Airport temporarily closed its runway for over five hours on August 6, 2025, after a Beech B200 Super King Air operated by Woodgate Aviation suffered landing gear failure, causing the main undercarriage to collapse during an emergency landing at around 1:40 pm. The aircraft was en route to Belfast at the time of the incident. Three people on board were treated at the scene, with one sustaining minor injuries; all were later discharged. The closure led to the cancellation of at least 11 outbound flights and widespread delays, affecting hundreds of travelers, with normal operations resuming shortly before 8 pm. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has launched an investigation into the incident, in addition to notification of the Civil Aviation Authority. Airport authorities apologized for the disruption and stressed that safety protocols were strictly followed before reopening.