BA Flight Plunges 28,000 Feet Over Ireland: British Airways flight
💡 Why it matters
The incident underscores critical safety protocols for transatlantic flights and may prompt regulatory reviews of Boeing's pressurization systems.
British Airways flight BA295 from London to Chicago dropped 28,000 feet over Ireland due to a technical issue, deploying oxygen masks before returning safely to Heathrow. The Boeing aircraft's sudden descent prompted an emergency declaration and a return to London.
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usatoday.com
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