RAF aircraft declares emergency over New Forest
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 09:45 · Archive
An RAF Airbus A400M Atlas declared an emergency over the New Forest on 26 October after developing a hydraulic issue. The aircraft had taken off from MOD Boscombe Down just before 2pm and flew over the New Forest towns of Burley and Brockenhurst.
An RAF spokesperson said the aircraft gave indications of a hydraulic problem and raised an emergency as a precaution, as is standard practice. It is understood the minor technical issue led to the crew considering returning to either Boscombe Down or Bournemouth.
Bournemouth Airport was selected as the landing destination because RAF Brize Norton is undergoing runway resurfacing. Bournemouth is also an A400 maintenance hub, which made it a suitable choice given the aircraft's technical problem.
The aircraft arrived at Bournemouth Airport at 5.17pm. It remained airborne for a few more minutes after arriving, continuing to circle before landing.
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- Update after RAF aircraft declared 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.Southern Daily Echo · 30 Oct, 14:47
In this story: RAF · MOD Boscombe Down · New Forest · Burley · Brockenhurst · Bournemouth Airport · RAF Brize Norton
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