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Ryanair Flight Declares Mid-Air Emergency Minutes After Leaving Uk
The Boeing 737-800 crew reported a technical problem and landed safely at Bournemouth after declaring a general emergency, officials said.
- On Sunday, April 12, Ryanair Flight FR5552 bound for Faro diverted to Bournemouth Airport after declaring a mid-air emergency shortly after departing London Stansted. The Boeing 737-800 touched down safely just over an hour after its 6.21am departure.
- Roughly 45 minutes into the journey, pilots transmitted a Squawk 7700 signal while passing over Brittany, France, and initiated a rapid descent to address the emergency.
- The crew reached a cruising altitude of 37,000 feet before identifying a technical problem and using the universal transponder code to alert Air Traffic Control of the general emergency.
- Emergency services are typically placed on standby for such landings as a precautionary measure, and the aircraft successfully completed the diversion to Bourmemouth, ensuring passenger safety.
- Air Live reports the diversion resulted from a medical emergency on board, and Ryanair has been contacted for comment regarding the incident.
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