TUI flight from Lanzarote to Newcastle declares emergency

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 02:44 · Archive

A TUI flight from Lanzarote to Newcastle transmitted an emergency code at 17,900 feet but landed safely.

TUI flight BY1767 from the Spanish island of Lanzarote to Newcastle transmitted a 7700 'squawk code' emergency signal at around 17,900 feet shortly before 1am on Monday morning. The aircraft landed safely at Newcastle Airport in the north east of England, according to flight tracking data.

The flight departed Lanzarote at 9:24pm on Sunday, nearly an hour and a half later than the scheduled 8:05pm departure time. It arrived at Newcastle at 1:16am on Monday, approximately 45 minutes behind the scheduled arrival time of 12:30am. The nature of the emergency that triggered the code has not been confirmed.

A 7700 code is a four-digit code entered into an aircraft's transponder that immediately alerts air traffic controllers to an emergency. According to aviation experts, it can signify a range of incidents, including engine problems, smoke in the cabin, medical emergencies or other serious situations. The code ensures the aircraft receives priority handling and any assistance needed to reach the ground safely.

TUI flight from Lanzarote to Newcastle declares emergency — Image: Daily Express

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TUI flight from Lanzarote to UK declares emergency at 17,900ftA TUI flight from Lanzarote to Newcastle Airport transmitted a 'general emergency' squawk 7700 code at around 17,900 feet, flight tracking data suggests.Daily Express · 2 Nov, 02:24
TUI flight from Lanzarote to Newcastle declares 'squawk' emergency at 17,000ftThe flight from the Spanish island landed at its planned destination about 45 minutes behind schedule, having also departed late, but it is not clear what triggered the emergency codeThe Mirror · 2 Nov, 01:57

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