We take a look at the four emergencies declared by pilots during this week end over Europe.
Several emergencies occurred during this week end. We take a look at each case.
Eurowings flight from Hamburg to Fuerteventura Island diverted to Lisbon
Eurowings flight #EW7526 departed Hamburg Saturday, February 22 2025 for a flight to Fuerteventura Island. But the crew declared an emergency (squawk 7700) and diverted to Lisbon. The Airbus A321-200 (registration D-AIDP) landed on runway 20 and was escorted by emergency vehicles.
The aircraft didn’t resume the flight.
Delta flight from Amsterdam to Detroit diverted to Dublin
Delta flight DL135 departed Amsterdam Saturday, February 22 2025 for a flight to Detroit. A bit more than one hour into the flight, while cruising at 35,000 ft, the crew declared an emergency (squawk 7700) and turned over before starting to cross Atlantic.
The Airbus A330-300 (registration N819NW) diverted to Dublin where it landed on runway 28L due to strange smell in the cabin.
The aircraft is currently resuming the flight, a day after.
easyJet flight from London to Tenerife diverted to Brest
easyJet flight U22303 departed London Luton Airport Saturday, February 22 2025 for a flight to Tenerife.
While crossing the English Channel, the crew declared an emergency (squawk 7700) and diverted to to Brest.
The Airbus A320neo (registration G-UZLK) landed in Brest due to a medical emergency on board.
American Airlines flight New York To New Delhi diverted to Rome
American Airlines flight AA292 departed New York JFK Airport to New Delhi.
But while flying over the Caspian Sea, the crew decided to turn around. The pilots declared an emergency (squawk 7700) and diverted to Rome Sunday due to a bomb threat.
The Boeing 787-9 (registration N840AN) was escorted by two fighter jets.
Authorities have cleared the threat, and airport operations have resumed.
