What caused British Airways flight BA295 to plummet 28,000 feet in just seven minutes?

Economic Times - Oct 5, 2026

British Airways flight BA295 from London to Chicago faced an emergency due to a technical issue. The Boeing 777 descended 28,000 feet in just seven minutes shortly after takeoff. Passengers used oxygen masks and remained on board for four hours while the plane circled to burn fuel. After the aircraft landed safely back in London, passengers disembarked normally.

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