Ryanair flight declares emergency near Manchester after passenger falls ill

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 09:31 · Archive

A Ryanair flight from Seville to Manchester declared an emergency after a passenger fell ill, landing safely with medical crews standing by.

A Ryanair flight from Seville declared an emergency on approach to Manchester after a passenger fell ill during the journey. The Boeing 737-800 (flight RYR56QH) issued a 7700 squawk code at 12,600 feet, a general emergency signal used in aviation. The aircraft landed safely at Manchester Airport approximately 20 minutes later, at around 11.30pm.

Medical crews were waiting at the airport to assist the passenger. The flight had been scheduled to depart Seville at 8.20pm but took off at 9.33pm local time. A Ryanair spokesperson said: "A passenger became unwell during the flight so crew called ahead for medical assistance to meet the aircraft upon landing at Manchester."

The 7700 squawk code can indicate various emergencies, including mechanical, technical or medical issues on board.

How it is being reported

• UK-bound Ryanair flight from Spanish hotspot declares emergency at 12,600ftThe plane was travelling to the UK from Spain.Daily Express · 26 Oct, 09:16
• Ryanair flight from Spain to UK declares emergency near Manchester at 12.600ftAn emergency was declared by the Ryanair flight at over 12,000 foot before landing at the UK airportThe Mirror · 25 Oct, 23:56

In this story: Ryanair · Manchester Airport · Seville · Manchester

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