DUBLIN — A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 bound for the United States was forced to declare an emergency and divert to Dublin Airport on Thursday after turning back mid-flight over Scotland.
Flight LH430 departed Frankfurt Airport at 11:00 CEST, scheduled for a nine-hour crossing to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Approximately two hours into the journey, while cruising at 33,000 feet over Scottish airspace, the crew initiated a sharp U-turn just prior to the Atlantic track entry.
Shortly after turning back, the flight crew transmitted squawk code 7700—the international aviation signal for an emergency—to air traffic control. The aircraft, a Boeing 747-800 registered as D-ABYG, immediately began a descent toward Ireland.
UPDATES
- The flight is diverting to Glasgow.
- After heading to Dublin, it looks plans have changed. The aircraft is now diverting to Scotland, holding 10,000 feet.
- Touch down on runway 05 at 13:24 local time, 3 hours and 21 mins after takeoff.
- The aircraft is now parked on remote stand of the airport due to a medical emergency on board.
- Refueling in progess.
- The flight is resuming from GLA, took off at 5:55PM.
