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Heathrow passenger jet declares emergency shortly after take-off

Joy Ogbebo March 12, 2016 News Comments Off on Heathrow passenger jet declares emergency shortly after take-off

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An American Airlines passenger plane has been forced to return to Heathrow after reporting engine fire on take- off.

The Boeing 767 took off from the airport at 8.40am on Friday heading for Chicago in the US before declaring an emergency shortly after.

It was diverted back to Heathrow and landed safely at 9.22am.

Airlive.net reported passengers on-board AA87 and locals near Heathrow reported hearing a banging noise described as back fire from the engine.

 Source: Telegragh.co.uk

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