In the last few moments, Aer Lingus flight EI738 between Dublin and Palma de Mallorca has declared an emergency over Nantes.
EI-GAL is understood to be the aircraft involved in the incident.
Follow below for live updates as they comes in…
Live Emergency: Aer Lingus Flight EI738 Dublin-Palma de Mallorca…
Cause?: Disruptive Passengers Fighting…
As per @Shauns_Aviation & @JackMcVey1 on X, it is understood the reason for the emergency was due to disruptive passengers fighting onboard.
TOUCHDOWN!
TOUCHDOWN! Aer Lingus flight EI738 from Dublin to Palma de Mallorca has appeared to have touched down safely into Nantes following it’s emergency broadcast not too long ago.
Furthermore, the cause of the 7700 broadcast is unknown at this time.
As soon as we have more information pertinent to this, then we will update you accordingly.
For now, this remains a developing story pending additional updates as they come in.
Nearing Nantes…
EI738 is nearing Nantes Airport, passing through 4,000 feet, on what looks like will be a straight-in approach into the airfield.
Tracking North Now: Nantes-bound?
EI738 is now tracking northbound in the direction of Nantes at FL70.
Nearest Airport in the Area Would be La Rochelle…
EI738 is descending through FL80-90, with the aircraft heading in the direction of La Rochelle, a potential diversion field.
Furthermore, Nantes is also in reach of the aircraft as well. Diversion field will be confirmed in due course.
About EI-GAL: The Aer Lingus Airbus A320 Involved in the Emergency on EI738 Dublin-Palma de Mallorca…
Also, EI-GAL is understood to be the aircraft involved in tonight’s incident.
As per Planespotters, EI-GAL is a 15.5 year old Airbus A320ceo that originally started out life with Aeroflot in February 2009 as VQ-BAZ.
Furthermore, the aircraft was handed over to the Irish carrier in May 2017, where it has been since.
Rapid Descent…
EI738 has been making a rapid descent following the emergency broadcast a few minutes ago.
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