NEW YORK- United Airlines (UA) flight from New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Dublin International Airport (DUB) makes an emergency landing at St. John’s International Airport (YYT).
Chicago-based carrier operates one daily flight between New York, USA, and Dublin, Ireland.
Photo: By BriYYZ from Toronto, Canada – United Airlines Boeing 777-200 N778UA, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25906132United Flight Emergency Landing
According to FlightRadar24 data, United Airlines flight UA23 took off from New York JFK at 1:07 AM UTC. The flight cruised at 37,000 feet.
After being airborne for over two hours the flight attendant reported a medical situation onboard the aircraft.
Photo: FlightRadar24Following this, the flight crew told ATC and decided to make a diversion to St. John’s International Airport, Canada. The flight made a U-turn and landed safely at 5:56 AM UTC.
The flight was operated by Boeing 777-200ER, registered N217UA. Further, it is a 24.6-year-old aircraft, powered by two Pratt and Whitney (P&W) 4000 engines.
Photo: Clément AlloingSimilar Incident
Earlier this month, United Airlines Flight UA36 initiated emergency protocols during its final approach to Edinburgh Airport following a medical incident onboard. The flight, operating from Newark Liberty International Airport, activated a 7700 emergency squawk code at 9:53 AM.
The Boeing aircraft transmitted the distress signal while maintaining its planned approach to Edinburgh Airport. Ground control coordinated an immediate emergency response, positioning medical personnel for the aircraft’s arrival.
Emergency responders boarded the aircraft upon landing to provide immediate medical assistance to the affected passenger. The flight crew’s decision to declare an emergency enabled the rapid deployment of ground support services.
United Airlines confirmed the incident through an official statement, noting that emergency services met Flight 36 during its scheduled arrival at Edinburgh Airport. The airline’s emergency response protocols activated seamlessly, facilitating swift medical intervention.
The incident showcases the aviation industry’s emergency response capabilities, demonstrating the effectiveness of coordinated actions between flight crews, air traffic control, and ground emergency services. The successful handling of the medical emergency reflects the importance of established safety protocols in commercial aviation.
The aircraft’s emergency declaration highlights the priority given to passenger medical situations during flight operations. Edinburgh Airport’s emergency response teams demonstrated their readiness to handle in-flight medical emergencies through their rapid deployment and efficient handling of the situation.
Featured Image By Clément Alloing
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