British Airways flight emergency drop of 27,000+ feet
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CBS News ↗ — Headline and lede emphasize 'drops 27,000 feet' and 'controlled descent' from 36,000ft to 9,000ft, followed by circling to burn fuel before safe return.CBS News — Headline and lede emphasize 'drops 27,000 feet' and 'controlled descent' from 36,000ft to 9,000ft, followed by circling to burn fuel before safe return.
Daily Mail ↗ — Headline stresses 'declares emergency' and 'dropping 28,000ft in minutes' with 'sudden and steep descent,' noting the 7700 squawk transmitted over Ireland.Daily Mail — Headline stresses 'declares emergency' and 'dropping 28,000ft in minutes' with 'sudden and steep descent,' noting the 7700 squawk transmitted over Ireland.
British Airways flight drops 27,000 feet, returns to London
A spokesperson for British Airways said there was a technical issue and that the aircraft later landed safely.
British Airways flight to Chicago declares emergency after 'dropping 28,000ft in minutes' while flying over Ireland
50am on its scheduled transatlantic service.