British Airways flight drops 27,000 feet, returns to London
A spokesperson for British Airways said there was a technical issue and that the aircraft later landed safely.
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A spokesperson for British Airways said there was a technical issue and that the aircraft later landed safely.
The plane made the emergency landing "after the crew reported a possible bird strike and fumes in the cabin," the FAA said.
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