Boeing 737-800 Lands with Low Fuel After Turbulence Spree
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft, registered as 9H-QBD, was on a scheduled flight from Pisa International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport on October 3, 2025. The crew had taken extra fuel due to forecasted significant winds, but the flight encountered turbulence, necessitating two windshear escape manoeuvres and go-arounds at Prestwick.
After the second go-around, the pilot requested a diversion to Manchester Airport, but their request was denied. Instead, they diverted to Edinburgh Airport, where another windshear escape manoeuvre occurred before declaring an emergency and diverting to Manchester with less fuel than required for final reserve.