British Airways flight BA295, operating from London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare, reportedly declared an emergency while flying over Ireland after making a rapid descent from around 37,000 feet to 9,000 feet.
The aircraft reportedly squawked 7700, the internationally recognized transponder code used to indicate a general emergency to air traffic controllers.
The reason behind the emergency has not yet been officially confirmed. Authorities and the airline are expected to assess the situation and determine what prompted the significant descent.
Further details about the aircraft’s condition, passengers and its subsequent flight path have not yet been confirmed.