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British Airways 777 Diverts to Heathrow After 28,000-Foot Descent Over Ireland
British Airways Flight BA295, a Boeing 777-200ER traveling from London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare, declared an emergency over Ireland on October 5, 2026. Approximately one hour after takeoff, the aircraft experienced a rapid descent from 37,000 feet to 9,000 feet, triggering a squawk 7700 general emergency code. The crew diverted the plane back to Heathrow, where it landed after burning off fuel to reduce weight. British Airways subsequently cancelled the flight, and the specific cause of the emergency remains undisclosed, though such descents often indicate cabin depressurization.
