Antwerp Airport (ANR)

Max Holte MH. 1512 Broussard makes safe emergency landing in Antwerp after losing wheel on take-off

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The Max Holte Broussard light aircraft, registered F-GJJM, safely landed at Antwerp Airport, Belgium, around noon. Earlier today, the plane departed Brasschaat airfield (EBBT) but lost its left landing gear during the takeoff.

After the pilot transmitted a distress signal, emergency services prepared Antwerp Airport for an emergency landing. The pilot entered a holding pattern above the city of Antwerp.

As a result, one TUI Airlines Belgium Embraer 195-E2, registered OO-ETB from Ibiza, Spain, diverted to Brussels, Belgium.

Both passengers escaped unharmed after a safe landing. The aircraft was towed to the apron, resulting in a temporary closure of the airport.

Nathan De Valck, CEO of Antwerp Airport, said, “We are extremely relieved that the aircraft landed safely without major damage and that the occupants were unharmed. Thanks to the excellent cooperation with all emergency services and authorities involved, the situation was handled correctly and in accordance with procedures.”

This post was published on 11 July 2025 13:22

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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