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Passenger on British Airways mayday flight describes fear and shout of 'I don't want to die'
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- A British Airways Airbus A320 flight from Dusseldorf to Heathrow issued a distress call on 6 July due to a data system failure that triggered stall warnings and forced the crew to fly in "alternate law" mode, which reduces automated flight protections.
- Passenger Edward Killiwick described a violent maneuver during the aborted landing that caused fear and panic among passengers, including a woman who began screaming in distress.
- The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) and France's BEA are investigating the serious incident, with British Airways cooperating but unable to comment further at this stage.
- Despite the frightening experience and lack of communication from the flight crew, the plane landed safely with emergency services present on the tarmac, and passengers expressed relief upon arrival.
