Jet2 737 Issue

[fatboy69]

Anyone have any ideas what is going on with LS642/EXS42F?

Squawking a general emergency & has just rapidly dropped from 23000 to 7000 feet over the English Channel.

Just over the coast & still loosing height - FR24 has it down to 5700 feet now.

Less than 2500 feet jest east of Lingfield.

Looks as though heading to Gatwick.

Edited by fatboy69 on Thursday 7th September 13:15

[Eric Mc]

What airport was it heading for?

[outnumbered]

Looks like it's going to Gatwick now, whatever's up with it.

[Eric Mc]

Yep - seems to be landing at Gatwick. Was supposed to be going to East Midlands.

[fatboy69]

Alicante to East Midlands.

FR24 has him at zero feet so I hope all ok.

It was a rapid descent over the Channel.

[Eric Mc]

Either a pressurisation problem or somebody ill on board - I would guess.

[cuprabob]

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/packed-jet2-fl...

[fatboy69]

Alicante to East Midlands.

FR24 has him at zero feet so I hope all ok.

It was a rapid descent over the Channel.

[Eric Mc]

cuprabob said:

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/packed-jet2-fl...

Probably found out by reading Pistonheads.

[Rubymurray]

Quick google suggests it was a medical emergency on board

[Eric Mc]

Rubymurray said:

Quick google suggests it was a medical emergency on board

Link?

[Rubymurray]

http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/gatwick...

Now been confirmed by Jet2 statement

Edited by Rubymurray on Thursday 7th September 17:09

Edited by Rubymurray on Thursday 7th September 17:11