Chicago-bound British Airways flight declares emergency over Ireland after steep 28,000-ft descent: Report
A British Airways flight BA295, en route to Chicago, declared an emergency over Ireland after a steep descent of 28,000 feet, dropping to 9,000 feet. The crew transmitted emergency code 7700, indicating a critical situation. The aircraft, a Boeing 777-200ER, is now returning to London-Heathrow for further assessment.