Ryanair flight plunged 2,000ft in 17 seconds during approach to Stansted [Video]

Flight data reveals that on December 4 last year, flight FR1269 dropped more than 2,000ft in a mere 17 seconds.

The shocking incident occurred on the two-hour journey from Klagenfurt, Austria, when the aircraft’s descent rate exceeded 8,000ft per minute at low altitude.

Miraculously, none of the passengers or crew aboard the 197-seat aircraft were harmed, according to the I newspaper.

The AAIB’s incident log describes the aircraft experiencing a “high speed and high nose down pitch attitude” during a go-around procedure.

This manoeuvre involves aborting a landing attempt and climbing to circle the airport before making another approach.

Ireland’s Air Accident Investigation Unit, assisting the AAIB, also reported a “level bust” – where an aircraft deviates significantly from its assigned altitude.

While the AAIB confirmed the aircraft landed safely without injuries, they stated the investigation is nearing completion with findings expected this autumn.

The cause of the incident remains …