It was divine luck on Sunday evening otherwise the entire Arsenal Women Football Team would have perished in a crash as the plane carrying the team caught fire on the runway, while returning from their Champions League semi-final first leg against Wolfsburg,
The incident occurred at the Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport, sending shockwaves through the football world.
According to reports, the harrowing experience was caused by a bird that flew into the engine, resulting in a loud bang that triggered the flames. The left engine of the Boeing 737 immediately caught fire, but the pilots displayed exceptional skills and evacuated all passengers, including Arsenal’s first team squad, to safe
Thankfully, the Arsenal Women’s Team returned home safely the next morning, as confirmed by a statement from the club. “Our aircraft developed a technical issue prior to take-off in Germany on Sunday evening. As a result, we remained in Wolfsburg overnight on Sunday before flying back to England on Monday afternoon. We would like to thank the staff onboard the aircraft and on the ground at the airport for their assistance,” the statement read.
The incident serves as a chilling reminder of the importance of aircraft safety measures and the risks that come with air travel. Nevertheless, the Arsenal Women’s Team will be looking to put the scare behind them and focus on their next match as they seek to advance into the finals of the UWCL. The London side will be hosting Wolfsburg at the Emirates, and fans can expect them to bring their A-game to the pitch
