British Airways Boeing 777 returns to Heathrow after rapid descent over Ireland

British Airways flight BA295 departed London Heathrow at 12:14 local time on 5 October bound for Chicago O’Hare.

The Boeing 777‑200ER climbed to about 37,000 feet before beginning a rapid descent over Ireland, reaching roughly 9,000 feet after a few minutes; the crew transmitted the international emergency code 7700, returned to England and landed safely at Heathrow with no injuries, while the airline confirmed a technical incident but did not disclose the defect.