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BA Flight BA295 Declares Emergency Over Ireland
5 Oct
Summary
- British Airways flight BA295 experienced a rapid descent.
- The aircraft descended approximately 28,000 feet swiftly.
- The plane turned back towards London Heathrow after the incident.
A British Airways flight en route to Chicago experienced a serious emergency over Ireland. Flight BA295, a Boeing 777, was on its way from London Heathrow when it initiated a rapid descent. The aircraft climbed to about 37,000 feet before descending sharply by approximately 28,000 feet, reaching an altitude of around 9,000 feet within minutes. The flight crew reportedly activated the transponder code 7700, signaling a general emergency to air traffic control. Following the emergency declaration, the flight altered its course and began returning to London Heathrow. British Airways has not yet released a statement confirming the precise cause of the aviation emergency.
