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Ryanair flight to Malta declares emergency above UK moments after take-off
United Kingdom🏛️ Politics5 hr. ago

Ryanair flight to Malta declares emergency above UK moments after take-off

A Ryanair flight departing from Norwich Airport bound for Malta declared an in-flight emergency shortly after takeoff due to a minor bird strike. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, operating under the registration 9H-VUV and leased by Malta Air, diverted to East Midlands Airport instead of continuing its journey to Malta. The plane stopped climbing at approximately 7,000 feet and circled the area while the crew conducted safety checks and air traffic control provided assistance. According to reports, the crew transmitted the international aviation emergency code 7700, signaling a general emergency. The flight eventually landed safely at East Midlands Airport at 10:00 local time. Ryanair confirmed the incident was caused by a minor bird strike and stated that the aircraft was operating on their behalf.

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Ryanair flight to Malta declares emergency above UK moments after take-off

A Ryanair flight departing from Norwich Airport bound for Malta declared an in-flight emergency shortly after takeoff due to a minor bird strike. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, operating under the registration 9H-VUV and leased by Malta Air, diverted to East Midlands Airport instead of continuing its journey to Malta. The plane stopped climbing at approximately 7,000 feet and circled the area while the crew conducted safety checks and air traffic control provided assistance. According to reports, the crew transmitted the international aviation emergency code 7700, signaling a general emergency. The flight eventually landed safely at East Midlands Airport at 10:00 local time. Ryanair confirmed the incident was caused by a minor bird strike and stated that the aircraft was operating on their behalf.

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