A report published by the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch on 24 September 2026 found that a Boeing 737-800, registration 9H-QBD, landed at Manchester Airport with a fuel quantity significantly below the final reserve fuel on 3 October 2025. The aircraft had been on a scheduled flight from Pisa International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport on a day when significant winds were forecast.

According to the report, the crew carried extra fuel in case of weather-related delays and diversions. After two windshear escape manoeuvres that became go-arounds at Prestwick, the crew requested a diversion to Manchester, but the request was not accepted and the aircraft diverted to Edinburgh. After a further windshear escape manoeuvre at Edinburgh, the crew declared an emergency and diverted to Manchester for landing.

The report says Manchester Airport, after the serious incident, restated to stakeholders its policy of accepting diversion requests when it has capacity to receive the aircraft, adding that the decision on accepting diversions does not rest with the handling agent.