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British Airways flight declares emergency after steep descent
Original: british airways
A British Airways flight declared an emergency over Ireland after descending sharply from around 28,000 feet. The aircraft, en route to the UK, triggered alerts as it dropped rapidly before continuing safely to its destination. The incident is drawing attention as aviation authorities and passengers' families await an explanation of what caused the sudden, steep descent mid-flight.
Why now: A sharp 28,000-ft descent and mid-air emergency on a major airline is alarming and newsworthy.
Evidence
- British Airways Flight Drops Rapidly In Altitude, Declares Emergency Over Ireland - India Today · India Today
- British Airways flight declares emergency over Ireland after steep 28,000-ft descent · India Today
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