What Happened to This Ryanair Takeoff? ✈️ Manchester Runway 23L

🟠 A takeoff that never quite became one.

At Manchester Airport, a Ryanair Boeing 737-8AS (EI-EKW, 15 years old) taxies calmly from the apron toward Runway 23L. Both pilots give a friendly wave from the cockpit — a light-hearted start to what should be a routine departure.

But moments after lining up, things take an unexpected turn.
The engines spool, then fade. The aircraft pauses. Another attempt — partial thrust, but no movement. With professionalism and control, the pilots exit safely via the nearest taxiway and stop clear of the runway.

A rare glimpse into the realities of flight operations: calm decision-making, discipline, and the human side of aviation.

Captured up close by Start Aviation at Manchester Airport.

💡 Video Facts:
📍 Location: Manchester Airport (MAN)
🛫 Runway: 23L (Normal Operations)
🌤️ Conditions: Dry, daylight, light breeze
✈️ Aircraft: Ryanair Boeing 737-8AS (EI-EKW) — 15 years old
🎥 Viewpoint: Tourn-on mound and taxiway, full sequence from apron to runway exit
⚙️ Highlight: Partial throttle attempts and safe runway exit — an unusual moment of professional calm

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