britain is in the grip of an allergy epidemic , a report claims today . the number of allergy sufferers is soaring and almost half of those with severe allergies live in daily fear of suffering a potentially fatal reaction . yet many britons are unaware of the seriousness of the condition , says the study by charity allergy uk . scroll down for video . the number of allergy sufferers is soaring and almost half of those with severe allergies live in daily fear of suffering a potentially fatal reaction . by . daily mail reporter . a captain lost control of a passenger plane after his artificial arm became detached as he was coming in to land , an accident report has said . the detachment , on a flybe flight from birmingham , came as the dash 8 aircraft , with 47 passengers on board , was approaching belfast city airport in gusty conditions . shortly before , the 46-year-old pilot had checked that his prosthetic lower left arm was securely attached to the yoke clamp which he used to fly the aircraft , with the latching device in place . a poll of more than 2,000 adults to mark allergy awareness week reveals that over two thirds would not know how to help if they saw someone suffering an allergic reaction . two-thirds also do n't know how to use an adrenaline pen which can save the lives of those suffering a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis . the warning comes as latest figures show hospital admissions for allergies increased by 8 per cent between 2013 and 2014 . more than 20,000 people a year are admitted to hospital in england for allergic reactions . a poll of more than 2,000 adults for the charity to mark the start of allergy awareness week reveals that over two thirds of adults -lrb- 68 per cent -rrb- would not know how to help if they saw someone suffering an allergic reaction . scroll down for video . file picture of a flybe dash 8 at birmingham international airport . a captain lost control of a passenger plane after his artificial arm became detached as he was coming in to land , an accident report has said . the air accidents investigation branch -lrb- aaib -rrb- report said the captain had disconnected the autopilot and was flying the aircraft manually . it said that as he made the flare manoeuvre - a stage of the landing shortly before touchdown - ` his prosthetic limb became detached from the yoke clamp , depriving him of control of the aircraft ' . the captain considered getting the co-pilot to take control but concluded that , given the time available and the challenging conditions , his best course of action was to move his right hand from the power levers on to the yoke to regain control . the report went on : ` he did this , but with power still applied and possibly a gust affecting the aircraft , a normal touchdown was followed by a bounce , from which the aircraft landed heavily . ' no-one was hurt and the plane was not damaged in the incident on the evening of february 12 this year . the aaib reported that the captain had said that in future he would be more cautious about checking the attachment on his prosthesis as he may have dislodged the latching mechanism . video courtesy of itv good morning britain . around 21million britons have some kind of allergy , ranging from hayfever to reactions to food , medication and wasp stings . nearly all of those living with a severe allergy say their daily life is affected by the condition . there is no consensus on the reasons for the increase in allergies but explanations put forward include a combination of changing diet , genetics and improved hygiene . inside : the air accidents investigation branch -lrb- aaib -rrb- report said the captain had disconnected the autopilot and was flying the aircraft manually . the incident happened as the flight was approaching belfast city airport in gusty conditions . also , he said he would brief his co-pilots about the possibility of a similar event and that they should be ready to take control at any time . captain ian baston , flybe director of flight operations and safety , said the company was proud to be an equal opportunities employer . ` this , in common with most airlines , means we do employ staff with reduced physical abilities . where appropriate , and in accordance with civil aviation authority -lrb- caa -rrb- requirements , this does include pilots . ` the senior captain referred to in this report is one of flybe 's most experienced and trusted pilots . the airline confirms that at no time was the safety of its passengers or crew compromised in any way , nor was the aircraft damaged . ` following the incident , flybe immediately undertook a detailed internal investigation from which it determined a series of additional fail-safe safety checks . these were rigorously tested and instigated immediately to ensure that this type of incident could not happen again . ` the safety of our passengers and crew is our number one priority . this means that flybe not only adheres to the caa 's strict requirements relating to the employment of staff with a reduced physical ability , but exceeds them to ensure that safety is never compromised . ` flybe understands that the aaib is to review this report to more clearly contextualise certain issues referred to in its findings . ' andros townsend hailed harry kane as the ` best finisher ' he has played with and predicted a bright international career for his tottenham hotspur team-mate . kane made his england debut as a substitute on friday against lithuania , scoring after only 79 seconds , and started last night 's friendly against italy in turin when townsend scored in a 1-1 draw . townsend said : ` i 've known harry for the last four , five or six years , i 've grown up in the youth team with him and he is a fantastic talent and a player who , if you give him a chance , he is always going to put it away . andros townsend hailed harry kane -lrb- pictured greeting each other -rrb- as the ` best finisher ' he has played with . kane and townsend played for england on tuesday night during their 1-1 draw with italy in turin . andros townsend scored england 's equaliser and poked fun at paul merson after the former midfielder said he ` should be nowhere near the england squad ' . click here for the full story . ' i think a few years ago , the main criticism was that he was lacking half a yard of pace and he has seemed to sort that out . he has bulked up and is now an animal and hopefully spurs and england can benefit from that . ' i have always said to people that he is the best finisher i have ever played with . for example , we now live in a cleaner world , so children are no longer coming into contact with the bacteria that is needed to develop the immune system . ` people used to laugh at me but now i think i should get a job as a scout . ` even in training , left or right foot he is always working the ` keeper . he can find himself in almost any position and he will hit the bottom or top corner . ` that part of the game he has always had but the other side of the game to be fair to him , he has really worked on and i think spurs and england are seeing the benefits of that . ' townsend insists he has always told people that kane is the ` best finisher i have ever played with ' kane celebrates scoring against lithuania but was unable to add to his tally against italy on tuesday night . ryan mason won his first cap in turin and with kyle walker also coming off the bench it meant england finished the game with four spurs players on the pitch , three from the academy . danny rose had pulled out of the squad with hip and hamstring injuries . townsend added : ` the management , the coaches and the academy managers should be proud . ` they have brought through four or five players - danny rose as well - who are in the england squad and four players on the pitch at one time tonight is fantastic for the club and hopefully it can be an inspiration to the younger players , the likes of josh onomah and harry winks who are coming through , that they can be in the first team . ' townsend scores england 's equaliser in their 1-1 friendly draw with italy in turin on tuesday night . townsend celebrates his strike with tottenham hotspur team-mates ryan mason -lrb- left -rrb- and kyle walker .
flybe flight from birmingham had 47 passengers on board . it was approaching belfast city airport in gusty conditions . but as it was coming into land the pilot 's arm came off .
as latest figures show hospital admissions for allergies increased by 8 per cent between 2013 and 2014 . more than 20,000 people a year are admitted to hospital in england for allergic reactions . a poll of more than 2,000 adults for the charity to mark the start of allergy awareness week reveals that over two thirds of adults -lrb- 68 per cent -rrb- would not know how to help if they saw someone suffering an allergic reaction . scroll down for video . file picture of a flybe dash 8 at birmingham international airport . a captain lost control of a passenger plane after his artificial arm became detached as he was coming in to land , an accident report has said . the air accidents investigation branch -lrb- aaib -rrb- report said the captain had disconnected the autopilot and was flying the aircraft manually . it said that as he made the flare manoeuvre - a stage of the landing shortly before touchdown - ` his prosthetic limb became detached from the yoke clamp , depriving him of control of the aircraft ' . the captain considered getting the co-pilot to take control but concluded that , given the time available and the challenging conditions , his best course of action was to move his right hand from the power levers on to the yoke to regain control . the report went on : ` he did this , but with power still applied and possibly a gust affecting the aircraft , a normal touchdown was followed by a bounce , from which the aircraft landed heavily . ' no-one was hurt and the plane was not damaged in the incident on the evening of february 12 this year . the aaib reported that the captain had said that in future he would be more cautious about checking the attachment on his prosthesis as he may have dislodged the latching mechanism . video courtesy of itv good morning britain . around 21million britons have some kind of allergy , ranging from hayfever to reactions to food , medication and wasp stings . nearly all of those living with a severe allergy say their daily life is affected by the condition . there is no consensus on the reasons for the increase in allergies but explanations put forward include a combination of changing diet , genetics and improved hygiene . inside : the air accidents investigation branch -lrb- aaib -rrb- report said the captain had disconnected the autopilot and was flying the aircraft manually . the incident happened as the flight was approaching belfast city airport in gusty conditions . also , he said he would brief his co-pilots about the possibility of a similar event and that they should be ready to take control at any time . captain ian baston , flybe director of flight operations and safety , said the company was proud to be an equal opportunities employer . ` this , in common with most airlines , means we do employ staff with reduced physical abilities . where appropriate , and in accordance with civil aviation authority -lrb- caa -rrb- requirements , this does include pilots . ` the senior captain referred to in this report is one of flybe 's most experienced and trusted pilots . the airline confirms that at no time was the safety of its passengers or crew compromised in any way , nor was the aircraft damaged . ` following the incident , flybe immediately undertook a detailed internal investigation from which it determined a series of additional fail-safe safety checks . these were rigorously tested and instigated immediately to ensure that this type of incident could not happen again . ` the safety of our passengers and crew is our number one priority . this means that flybe not only adheres to the caa 's strict requirements relating to the employment of staff with a reduced physical ability , but exceeds them to ensure that safety is never compromised . ` flybe understands that the aaib is to review this report to more clearly contextualise certain issues referred to in its findings . ' andros townsend hailed harry kane as the ` best finisher ' he has played with and predicted a bright international career for his tottenham hotspur team-mate . kane made his england debut as a substitute on friday against lithuania , scoring after only 79 seconds , and started last night 's friendly against italy in turin when townsend scored in a 1-1 draw . townsend said : ` i 've known harry . townsend celebrates his strike with tottenham hotspur team-mates ryan mason -lrb- left -rrb- and kyle walker .
britain is in the grip of an allergy epidemic , a report claims today . the number of allergy sufferers is soaring and almost half of those with severe allergies live in daily fear of suffering a potentially fatal reaction . yet many britons are unaware of the seriousness of the condition , says the study by charity allergy uk . scroll down for video . the number of allergy sufferers is soaring and almost half of those with severe allergies live in daily fear of suffering a potentially fatal reaction . by . daily mail reporter . a captain lost control of a passenger plane after his artificial arm became detached as he was coming in to land , an accident report has said . the detachment , on a flybe flight from birmingham , came as the dash 8 aircraft , with 47 passengers on board , was approaching belfast city airport in gusty conditions . shortly before , the 46-year-old pilot had checked that his prosthetic lower left arm was securely attached to the yoke clamp which he used to fly the aircraft , with the latching device in place . a poll of more than 2,000 adults to mark allergy awareness week reveals that over two thirds would not know how to help if they saw someone suffering an allergic reaction . two-thirds also do n't know how to use an adrenaline pen which can save the lives of those suffering a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis . the warning comes touchdown was followed by a bounce , from which the aircraft landed heavily . ' no-one was hurt and the plane was not damaged in the incident on the evening of february 12 this year . the aaib reported that the captain had said that in future he would be more cautious about checking the attachment on his prosthesis as he may have dislodged the latching mechanism . video courtesy of itv good morning britain . around 21million britons have some kind of allergy , ranging from hayfever to reactions to food , medication and wasp stings . nearly all of those living with a severe allergy say their daily life is affected by the condition . there is no consensus on the reasons for the increase in allergies but explanations put forward include a combination of changing diet , genetics and improved hygiene . inside : the air accidents investigation branch -lrb- aaib -rrb- report said the captain had disconnected the autopilot and was flying the aircraft manually . the incident happened as the flight was approaching belfast city airport in gusty conditions . also , he said he would brief his co-pilots about the possibility of a similar event and that they should be ready to take control at any time . captain ian baston , flybe director of flight operations and safety , said the company was proud to be an equal opportunities employer . ` this , in common with most airlines , means we do employ staff with reduced physical abilities . where appropriate , and in accordance with civil aviation authority -lrb- caa -rrb- requirements , this does include pilots . ` the senior captain referred to in this report is one of flybe 's most experienced and trusted pilots . the airline confirms that at no time was the safety of its passengers or crew compromised in any way , nor was the aircraft damaged . ` following the incident , flybe immediately undertook a detailed internal investigation from which it determined a series of additional fail-safe safety checks . these were rigorously tested and instigated immediately to ensure that this type of incident could not happen again . ` the safety of our passengers and crew is our number one priority . this means that flybe not only adheres to the caa 's strict requirements relating to the employment of staff with a reduced physical ability , but exceeds them to ensure that safety is never compromised . ` flybe understands that the aaib is to review this report to more clearly contextualise certain issues referred to in its findings . ' andros townsend hailed harry kane as the ` best finisher ' he has played with and predicted a bright international career for his tottenham hotspur team-mate . kane made his england debut as a substitute on friday against lithuania , scoring after only 79 seconds , and started last night 's friendly against italy in turin when townsend scored in a 1-1 draw . townsend said : ` i 've known harry ago , the main criticism was that he was lacking half a yard of pace and he has seemed to sort that out . he has bulked up and is now an animal and hopefully spurs and england can benefit from that . ' i have always said to people that he is the best finisher i have ever played with . for example , we now live in a cleaner world , so children are no longer coming into contact with the bacteria that is needed to develop the immune system . ` people used to laugh at me but now i think i should get a job as a scout . ` even in training , left or right foot he is always working the ` . townsend celebrates his strike with tottenham hotspur team-mates ryan mason -lrb- left -rrb- and kyle walker .
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' no- was and the plane on the evening february 12 this. the aaib reported the captain said in future more cautious checking the attachment on his prosthesis as may dislodged the latching mechanism. video courtesy itv good morning britain. around 21million britons have some kind allergy, ranging hayfever reactions food, medication wasp stings nearly all those living a severe allergy say their daily life affected. there no consensus the reasons allergies but explanations put include a combination changing diet, genetics improved hygiene inside : the air accidents investigation branch -lrb- aaib -rrb- report said the captain disconnected flying manually. the incident as the flight approaching belfast city airport gusty conditions. also, he said brief his co a similar event and that ready control at. captain ian baston, flybe director of flight operations safety said the company proud an equal opportunities employer. ` this, in common most airlines means we do employ staff with reduced physical abilities. where appropriate, in accordance civil aviation authority -lrb- caa -rrb- requirements, this does include pilots. ` the senior captain referred this report one flybe 's most experienced and trusted pilots. the airline confirms at the safety compromised in, damaged. ` following the incident, flybe immediately undertook a detailed internal investigation from which determined a series additional fail-safe safety checks. these were rigorously instigated immediately this type incident could. ` the safety our passengers. this means flybe not adheres the caa 's strict requirements relating the employment staff with a reduced physical ability, exceeds to ensure that safety never. ` flybe understands the aaib to review this report to more contextualise certain issues referred its findings. ' andros townsend hailed harry kane the ` best finisher he played with and predicted a bright international career his tottenham hotspur team-mate. kane made his england debut on friday against lithuania, scoring after only 79 seconds, started last 's friendly italy in turin when townsend scored townsend said : ` i 've known harry the four, grown the youth team with a fantastic talent a player, give is always put away andros townsend hailed harry kane -lrb- pictured greeting each -rrb- as the ` best finisher he played with. kane and townsend played for england on tuesday night during italy in turin. andros townsend scored england 's equaliser poked fun paul merson after the former midfielder said ` should nowhere the england squad '. click. ' i think a few years, the main criticism he lacking half a yard pace has seemed sort that. he has bulked and is an animal and hopefully spurs and england can benefit that. ' i have always said to people he i with. for example, we now live a cleaner world, so children no coming the bacteria is needed develop ` people used laugh but think should get as a scout. ` even in training, left or foot he always working the ` keeper. he can find himself almost any position and hit the bottom or top corner. ` that part he has always but the other side to be fair, really worked and i spurs and england seeing the benefits. ' townsend insists always told people kane ` best finisher i played ' kane celebrates scoring lithuania but was unable add against italy on. ryan mason won his first cap turin with kyle walker also coming it meant england finished the game four spurs players, three from the academy. danny rose had pulled the squad with hip and hamstring injuries. townsend added : ` the management, the coaches the academy managers should proud. ` they have brought through four or five players - danny rose as in the england squad four on the pitch at tonight is fantastic hopefully can an inspiration, the likes josh onomah harry winks who coming, that they in. ' townsend scores england 's equaliser in their 1-1 friendly draw italy in turin on tuesday night. townsend celebrates his strike with tottenham hotspur team-mates ryan mason -lrb- left -rrb- and kyle walker.
touchdown was followed by a bounce , from which the aircraft landed heavily . ' no-one was hurt and the plane was not damaged in the incident on the evening of february 12 this year . the aaib reported that the captain had said that in future he would be more cautious about checking the attachment on his prosthesis as he may have dislodged the latching mechanism . video courtesy of itv good morning britain . around 21million britons have some kind of allergy , ranging from hayfever to reactions to food , medication and wasp stings . nearly all of those living with a severe allergy say their daily life is affected by the condition . there is no consensus on the reasons for the increase in allergies but explanations put forward include a combination of changing diet , genetics and improved hygiene . inside : the air accidents investigation branch -lrb- aaib -rrb- report said the captain had disconnected the autopilot and was flying the aircraft manually . the incident happened as the flight was approaching belfast city airport in gusty conditions . also , he said he would brief his co-pilots about the possibility of a similar event and that they should be ready to take control at any time . captain ian baston , flybe director of flight operations and safety , said the company was proud to be an equal opportunities employer . ` this , in common with most airlines , means we do employ staff with reduced physical abilities . where appropriate , and in accordance with civil aviation authority -lrb- caa -rrb- requirements , this does include pilots . ` the senior captain referred to in this report is one of flybe 's most experienced and trusted pilots . the airline confirms that at no time was the safety of its passengers or crew compromised in any way , nor was the aircraft damaged . ` following the incident , flybe immediately undertook a detailed internal investigation from which it determined a series of additional fail-safe safety checks . these were rigorously tested and instigated immediately to ensure that this type of incident could not happen again . ` the safety of our passengers and crew is our number one priority . this means that flybe not only adheres to the caa 's strict requirements relating to the employment of staff with a reduced physical ability , but exceeds them to ensure that safety is never compromised . ` flybe understands that the aaib is to review this report to more clearly contextualise certain issues referred to in its findings . ' andros townsend hailed harry kane as the ` best finisher ' he has played with and predicted a bright international career for his tottenham hotspur team-mate . kane made his england debut as a substitute on friday against lithuania , scoring after only 79 seconds , and started last night 's friendly against italy in turin when townsend scored in a 1-1 draw . townsend said : ` i 've known harry . townsend celebrates his strike with tottenham hotspur team-mates ryan mason -lrb- left -rrb- and kyle walker .
 The text describes an incident where an aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue. Fortunately, no one was hurt and the plane was not damaged. The captain of the flight stated that he would be more cautious in the future when checking the attachments on his prosthetic limb. The incident highlights the importance of safety protocols and regular maintenance checks to prevent such incidents from occurring. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for pilots to be vigilant and proactive in identifying potential issues before they become major problems.