Ryanair flight from Seville declares emergency before landing in Manchester
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 traveling from Seville to Manchester transmitted a general emergency code while cruising above 12,000 ft and later landed safely at Manchester Airport.
The aircraft, registered as EI-DWX and operating as flight RYR56QH, sent the 7700 squawk indicating a general emergency roughly 20 minutes before its approach. The incident occurred during the flight's descent over the United Kingdom. After the emergency declaration, the plane completed its landing at Manchester Airport without further incident. Details about the cause of the emergency have not been released.
Why it matters
The event highlights safety protocols for commercial flights and may prompt further investigation into the cause of the emergency.
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