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London to Chicago BA flight declares emergency after dropping 28,000 feet

2026

British Airways Boeing abruptly lost altitude over Ireland due to ‘technical issue’ and returned to Heathrow A flight from London to Chicago declared an emergency after a sudden and steep descent of 28,000 feet over Ireland and was forced to turn back to Britain. British Airways flight BA295 was...

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Place

United Kingdom

Coordinates

51.51° N, 0.13° W

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Day

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Reported

2026 · United Kingdom

Articles & Sources (1)

The Guardian·Oct 05, 2026

London to Chicago BA flight declares emergency after dropping 28,000 feet

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