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British Airways flight turns back after emergency over Ireland

A British Airways flight from London to Chicago declared an emergency over Ireland on Monday. The aircraft later abandoned its journey and returned to London Heathrow Airport. Flight BA295 was flying from Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare when the incident occurred. The aircraft had travelled for about an hour before beginning a rapid descent. Read More: […]

British Airways flight BA295, en route from London to Chicago, declared an emergency while over Ireland on Monday. The Boeing aircraft, which had been cruising at approximately 28,000 feet, suddenly dropped to around 9,000 feet. As per standard aviation practice, the crew initiated an emergency code 7700 transmission, signaling a general emergency. The exact reason for this abrupt change in altitude remains unknown at this time.

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