The flight had to turn back only moments after departure due to the incident
An Aer Lingus flight bound for Dublin Airport was forced to make an emergency return to London's Heathrow Airport on Monday night.
The flight, EI179, had only just taken off at around 9pm on Monday when it had to turn back after signalling an emergency, reports Dublin Live. It is understood that the plane suffered a left engine failure at 15,000 feet. Passengers on board shared the news with @Shauns_Aviation on social media site X.READ MORE: Irish politician accused of being Russian spy 'laughed off' repeated warnings about recruitment
The aircraft had to land on a separate runway and has since been inspected by operations vehicles at the terminal stand. Aer Lingus has been contacted for comment. Join the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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