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British Airways Boeing 777 declares emergency after sudden turbulence over Ireland
A British Airways Boeing 777-200ER encountered severe turbulence near Ireland, dropped below 10,000 feet, and returned to London Heathrow for an emergency landing.
How this was covered
- Right-leaning outlets covered this 2h later
Why it matters
The event illustrates the importance of emergency procedures when a transatlantic flight experiences a sudden loss of altitude.
How this story developed
- Oct 5 British Airways Boeing 777 makes emergency U-turn over Ireland and returns to UK
- Oct 5 The aircraft has now landed safely at Heathrow.
In this story
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