Landing gear problem sends plane back to Gatwick for 'non-standard landing'

A Virgin Atlantic passenger plane “is preparing to implement a non-standard landing procedure at Gatwick airport” because of “a technical issue with one of the landing gears”, the airline said.

A Virgin Atlantic passenger plane has landed safely at Gatwick airport after developing problems with its landing gear, according to sources.

Flight VS43, which was en route to Las Vegas, turned back to the West Sussex airport after taking off this morning. Before the successful landing, Virgin announced that the plane would be carrying out a “non-standard landing procedure” at Gatwick airport.