British Airways flight #BA143 departed London Heathrow late at 12:01 GMT to New Delhi.

Less than one hour into the flight, pilots decided to turn around over Western Germany to return to London Heathrow.

The Boeing 777-200ER (registration G-YMMI) was put on hold at 24,000 ft for a while to burn/dump fuel in order to reduce the weight before landing.

In July 1st, 2024, that same aircraft experienced a mechanical issue and returned to London Heathrow on flight BA31 to Hong Kong. The aircraft is 24 years hold.

UPDATE 14:05 GMT
The aircraft is dumping fuel over the English Channel.

UPDATE 14:15 GMT
The flight BA143 is now starting approach to London.

UPDATE 14:45 GMT
Flight has landed on runway 09R.

British Airways is planning a new departure at 18:10 from LHR Airport.

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British Airways flight #BA143 from London Heathrow to New Delhi has declared an emergency and turned around.

The flight is operated by a Boeing 787-8 (registration G-ZBJG) which is 10 years old.

After about 40 minutes into the flight, while flying over Brussels, the aircraft turned around.

You can listen to London Heathrow ATC (for members).

9 months agoJune 11, 2024 11:17

BA143 on hold to burn fuel

Flight BA143 is holding to burn fuel and reduce weight before returning to London Heathrow.

9 months agoJune 11, 2024 11:33

Landed

The Boeing 787-8 landed on runway 27L at London Heathrow.

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