MANCHESTER- German flag carrier, Lufthansa (LH) Airlines flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Atlanta (ATL) was forced to make an emergency landing at Manchester Airport (MAN) due to medical issues onboard.
Flight LH444 operated by Airbus A330 made a U-turn when it was flying over Scotland airspace.
Lufthansa Emergency Landing Today
Manchester Airport officials confirmed the aircraft landed safely at approximately noon. The diversion was prompted when a passenger complained of chest pains, leading the captain to make the decision to land.
Following standard emergency procedures, firefighters met the aircraft on the runway. However, airport authorities stated that no firefighter intervention was necessary.
Paramedics assessed the affected passengers at the scene, though their current condition remains undisclosed. The total number of passengers on the flight has not been released.
A Manchester Airport spokesperson stated, “The Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Atlanta came in as an emergency in line with policy and it was attended by the fire service who responded, but were not required.”
The diverted Lufthansa flight is expected to resume its journey to Atlanta later today, following the delay caused by the medical emergency.
According to Planespotters.net data, the aircraft involved in this diversion is an Airbus A330-300, registered as D-AIKR. It is 12.3 years old and powered by Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines.
Similar Incident
In a different incident, Lufthansa Airlines Airbus A380 operating transatlantic flight LH410 from Munich to New York JFK returned to Munich Airport on July 25, 2024, due to hydraulic problems. The aircraft, carrying 508 passengers, turned back while flying over the UK.
The flight departed Munich at 14:36 local time but reversed course at 16:10 near Liverpool. It landed safely in Munich at 17:41. Lufthansa canceled the corresponding return flight from New York to Munich scheduled for the same day.
A Lufthansa spokesperson confirmed the A380 experienced a technical issue with one of its four engines. The crew made a precautionary decision to return to Munich. All passengers disembarked safely and were rebooked on alternative flights to the US
The same A380 resumed service the following day, departing for New York at 13:40 with an expected arrival at JFK at 15:44 local time.
The affected A380, registered as D-AIMK, had undergone a week-long maintenance at Munich Airport before the July 25 flight. Its previous operation was from Los Angeles to Munich on flight LH453 before entering maintenance.
Airbus delivered this particular A380 to Lufthansa on March 28, 2014, following its first flight on October 14, 2013.
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