London to Chicago BA flight declares emergency after dropping 28,000 feet
Summary
A British Airways flight from London to Chicago declared an emergency and dropped 28,000 feet over Ireland due to a technical issue. The plane returned safely to London Heathrow after oxygen masks were released, and no injuries were reported.Key Facts
- The flight, BA295, took off from London Heathrow at 12:14 pm and reached 37,000 feet.
- About an hour into the flight, the plane suddenly descended to below 10,000 feet.
- Oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling during the emergency.
- The pilots issued a 7700 emergency code, which signals a general emergency to air traffic control.
- The plane flew in a holding pattern over the Bristol Channel to burn fuel and reduce weight.
- The aircraft safely landed back at London Heathrow around 5 pm.
- Passengers reported turbulence before the emergency and said the descent felt controlled.
- The Boeing 777-200ER plane is one of British Airways’ oldest, delivered in July 1997.
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