RAF A400M Atlas declares emergency over southern England
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 13:03 · Archive
An RAF Airbus A400M Atlas declared an emergency on 26 October after experiencing a hydraulic issue.
An RAF Airbus A400M Atlas declared an emergency on 26 October after giving indications of a hydraulic issue. The aircraft took off from MOD Boscombe Down just before 2pm and flew over parts of southern England including areas near Wiltshire and the New Forest. The crew raised the emergency as a precaution, the RAF said, which is standard practice when such issues arise.
Bournemouth Airport was selected as the landing site because RAF Brize Norton was undergoing runway resurfacing. The aircraft arrived at Bournemouth Airport at 5.17pm and circled for a few more minutes before landing.
According to the reports, the minor technical issue led the crew to consider returning to either Boscombe Down or Bournemouth. Bournemouth was chosen as it is an A400 maintenance hub, making it better equipped to address the aircraft's technical problem.
The RAF has not indicated that the emergency posed any danger to people on the ground or that the landing was anything other than routine. The aircraft landed safely and remained on the ground following the incident.
How it is being reported
- RAF gives update after aircraft emergency in WiltshireRAF update after A400M Atlas declared an emergency in Wiltshire on October 26.Wiltshire Times · 31 Oct, 12:41
- RAF gives update after aircraft emergency in WiltshireRAF update after A400M Atlas declared an emergency in Wiltshire on October 26.Swindon Advertiser · 31 Oct, 12:41
- RAF gives update after aircraft emergency in WiltshireRAF update after A400M Atlas declared an emergency in Wiltshire on October 26.Gazette & Herald · 31 Oct, 12:41
- RAF gives update after aircraft emergency over New ForestRAF update after A400M Atlas declares emergency over New Forest on October 26. Hydraulic issue reported, landing at Bournemouth Airport following flight from Boscombe Down.Salisbury Journal · 31 Oct, 09:32
In this story: RAF · MOD Boscombe Down · Bournemouth Airport · RAF Brize Norton · New Forest · Wiltshire
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