Military aircraft declares emergency over New Forest

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 11:57 · Archive

A military Airbus A400M Atlas declared an emergency over the New Forest on 26 October before landing safely at Bournemouth Airport.

A military Airbus A400M Atlas declared an emergency while flying over the New Forest on 26 October. The aircraft took off from MOD Boscombe Down near Amesbury just before 2pm and experienced a minor technical issue during flight.

Flight tracking data showed the aircraft making wide loops over part of the New Forest before circling near Bournemouth. The crew considered returning to either Boscombe Down or Bournemouth, which is an A400 maintenance hub.

The aircraft landed at Bournemouth Airport at 5.17pm and remained airborne for a few more minutes while circling before touching down. The Ministry of Defence was contacted for further details about the incident.

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Military aircraft declares emergency while flying over HampshireA military Airbus A400M Atlas declared an emergency over the New Forest on October 26 before landing at Bournemouth Airport after a minor technical issue.Romsey Advertiser · 27 Oct, 11:17
Military aircraft declares emergency while flying over HampshireA military Airbus A400M Atlas declared an emergency over the New Forest on October 26 before landing at Bournemouth Airport after a minor technical issue.Andover Advertiser · 27 Oct, 11:17
Military aircraft declares emergency while flying over HampshireA military Airbus A400M Atlas declared an emergency over the New Forest on October 26 before landing at Bournemouth Airport after a minor technical issue.Basingstoke Gazette · 27 Oct, 11:17
Military aircraft declares emergency over New ForestA military Airbus A400M Atlas declared an emergency over the New Forest on October 26 before landing at Bournemouth Airport after a minor technical issue.Southern Daily Echo · 27 Oct, 10:26

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