Manchester Airport engineer 'lucky to be alive' after falling from Jet2 plane

A contracted aircraft engineer experienced a severe accident at Manchester Airport after falling from a Jet2 aircraft, sustaining critical injuries including fractures to both legs and arms. Emergency medical teams responded swiftly to the incident, with the worker described as fortunate to have survived the traumatic fall. The incident has raised questions about workplace safety protocols and fall prevention measures during aircraft maintenance operations at major UK aviation hubs.