Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Houston is declaring an emergency.
Lufthansa flight #LH440 has declared an emergency over UK and turned around.
The Boeing 747-8 departed Frankfurt today at 10:48 CEST then climbed to 32,000 ft toward Scotland.
Close to Aberdeen, the aircraft (registration D-ABYT) turned around. The crew declared an emergency (squawk 7700).
The Boeing 747 is 9 years old. It was stored from March 2020 to June 2021.
FL320
The flight LH440 is still holding 32,000 ft.
Medical emergency
The crew declared an emergency due to a medical situation on board.
Diverting to Amsterdam
Flight #LH440 has started its descent to Amsterdam following the medical emergency.
On final
The Boeing 747-8 is on final to runway 27.
Landed
Flight LH440 has landed at Amsterdam. The aircraft will need to refuel before resuming flight to Houston.
Takeoff
Lufthansa flight LH440 is departing Amsterdam to Houston.
