COPENHAGEN – Passengers aboard British Airways flight BA812 from London Heathrow experienced a tense arrival at Copenhagen Airport (CPH) today after the flight crew declared an emergency shortly before landing.
The aircraft, an Airbus A319 with registration G-EUPU, was on its final approach to Runway 12 when the pilots transmitted a “Squawk 7700” code, the international signal for a general emergency. While the specific nature of the technical issue has not been confirmed, the declaration triggered an immediate large-scale response from airport emergency services.
Emergency Response and Landing
Upon touching down safely in the Danish capital, the aircraft was met on the taxiway by several airport fire engines and emergency vehicles. Following a brief inspection on the tarmac, the A319 was escorted by the emergency convoy to Gate C28, where passengers were able to disembark normally via the airbridge.
Impact on Operations
The emergency has caused significant disruption to the aircraft’s schedule. The return leg to London, flight BA813, has been indefinitely delayed as engineers inspect the airframe.
A spokesperson for British Airways provided a brief statement regarding the status of the return flight:
“We’re awaiting the revised departure and arrival times. We apologize to our customers for the delay to their travel plans.”
Airport officials have confirmed that the runway remained operational after the aircraft vacated, though some minor arrival delays were reported for following flights. Passengers scheduled to travel on the return service are advised to check the British Airways app for the latest updates on their departure.
UPDATE
The return flight has departed CPH Airport at 19:17.
