British Airways flight BA295 declares emergency, descends to 9,000ft
A British Airways flight traveling from London to Chicago declared an emergency and performed a rapid descent over Ireland. The Boeing 777 dropped from 37,000 feet to 9,000 feet, though the cause of the emergency remains under investigation.
Why it matters
Rapid, unplanned descents are significant aviation safety events that require immediate emergency protocols.
British Airways flight BA295 declared an emergency while flying over Ireland on Monday after the aircraft made a rapid descent from its cruising altitude.The Boeing 777 was travelling from London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare when it…
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