British Airways flight to Chicago declares emergency after 'dropping 28,000ft in minutes' while flying over Ireland
- Posted on October 5, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
A Boeing 777-200ER operated by British Airways experienced a dramatic altitude loss during transatlantic flight BA295 from London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare. The aircraft, which departed Terminal 5 on a routine service, encountered a critical incident involving a rapid descent of approximately 28,000 feet over Irish airspace. Flight crews declared an emergency and initiated emergency procedures to manage the situation and ensure passenger safety during this serious aviation incident.
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British Airways flight to Chicago declares emergency after 'dropping 28,000ft in minutes' while flying over Ireland
BA Flight BA295, a Boeing 777-200ER operating from London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare, departed Heathrow's Terminal 5 at around 11.50am on its scheduled transatlantic service.
