'I don't want to die': Passenger describes terror on British Airways mayday flight
Summary
A British Airways flight from Dusseldorf to Heathrow issued a mayday distress call due to a technical problem shortly before landing. Passengers experienced fear and confusion during the emergency, but the plane landed safely while authorities investigate the incident.Key Facts
- The flight took place on 6 July, traveling from Dusseldorf, Germany to Heathrow Airport in London.
- Passengers felt a violent maneuver that made them fear a crash.
- The plane issued a mayday call, signaling imminent danger.
- A technical fault caused a stall warning and forced the pilots to use a backup flight mode called "alternate law."
- The plane remained in a holding pattern for about 15 minutes before landing safely.
- Several fire trucks and police vehicles were present on the runway when the plane landed.
- The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) and France’s investigation agency (BEA) are investigating the incident.
- British Airways is cooperating with investigators but cannot comment further at this time.
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