In the last few moments, a UPS flight from Philadelphia to London Stansted has declared an emergency off the West Coast of the UK and has diverted to Cardiff.
![UPS Flight from Philadelphia Declares Emergency - Diverts to Cardiff!](https://aviationsourcenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/dd1cdc84b671442a4c6b52406b174157-1024x456.png)
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The cargo flight is being operated by N329UP, a 24 year old Boeing 767 Freighter in the fleet.
At this stage, it is unclear what the cause of the emergency is.
Updates on the UPS Emergency: Philadelphia-London Stansted…
This is a developing story. Updates below.
UPDATE #1 @ 2059 UK time – At this moment in time, the aircraft is currently at 6,000 feet over the water, with the potential diversions being in the South West of the UK. More to follow shortly.
![UPS Flight from Philadelphia Declares Emergency - Diverts to Cardiff!](https://aviationsourcenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/c42d1f8a9142cd26a2a49926a51cd7a6-1024x461.png)
UPDATE #2 @ 2100 UK time – UPS flight 5X205 from Philadelphia to London Stansted is trailing anywhere between 3,700-4,200 feet and looks to be potentially setting up for Cardiff.
UPDATE #3 @ 2103 UK time – The aircraft is currently at 4,200 feet, with a ground speed of 370 knots at present. Still unclear what the nature of the emergency is.
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UPDATE #4 @ 2104 UK time – Flight number has now changed to EGFF, so Cardiff is the confirmed diversion point for this UPS flight.
UPDATE #5 @ 2106 UK time – The UPS Boeing 767 Freighter is getting closer to Cardiff. Stay tuned for further updates.
![UPS Flight from Philadelphia Declares Emergency - Diverts to Cardiff!](https://aviationsourcenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/c95b418d132487ad641bddd05726df67-1024x460.png)
UPDATE #6 @ 2108 UK time – UPS flight 5X205 is currently to the west of Cardiff Airport at 2,200 feet.
UPDATE #7 @ 2111 UK time – The aircraft looks to be on the base leg for Runway 30 at Cardiff Airport. Still at 2,200 feet.
![UPS Flight from Philadelphia Declares Emergency - Diverts to Cardiff!](https://aviationsourcenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/8c69b345790fae5ce56b340a2a238863-1024x459.png)
UPDATE #8 @ 2112 UK time – Aircraft on final now.
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UPDATE #9 @ 2115 UK time – UPS flight 5X205 from Philadelphia to London Stansted has appeared to have successfully landed into Cardiff Airport following its 7700 squawk transmission a few moments ago.
UPDATE #10 @ 2117 UK time – Aircraft is holding on the runway currently. Still unclear what the cause of the emergency is.
UPDATE #11 @ 2118 UK time – As per @JaanDutch, the cause of the emergency was down to losing computers as well as a burning smell & smoke in the cockpit.
UPDATE #12 @ 2121 UK time – The aircraft is now off the runway at Cardiff Airport and is taxing to the appropriate stands.
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