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easyJet U28069 is declaring an emergency and diverting to Madrid

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Last updated: January 23, 2025, 12:07 UTC
Published: Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 08:42 UTC
Category: Emergency
Author: AIRLIVE contibutors

Airline: easyJet
Tail: Aircraft: Airbus A320-251N
Data: G-UZHE MAD U2 U28069
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easyJet flight from London Gatwick to Malaga is declaring an emergency and diverting.

The Airbus A320-200 (registration G-UZHE) was close to Madrid, when the crew declared an emergency (squawk 7700).

The flight U28069 is diverting to Madrid due to smoke in the cabin. The airline is announcing a technical issue with the aircraft.

UPDATE 09:52 CET
The A320 just landed on runway 32L at Madrid Airport.

UPDATE 09:53 CET
The plane is joined on the taxiway by fire trucks.

UPDATE 09:59 CET
The A320 is now parked in an isolated area.

The aircraft will resume the flight. The airline decided to arrange a new plane to fly to Madrid.

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