A United Airlines 787-9 bound for Los Angeles from London has declared an emergency not long after departure.
United flight UA935 declared an emergency with squawk code 7700 whilst still outbound over the United Kingdom.
The flight is currently making a return to London Heathrow Airport.
United UA935 London-Los Angeles
Flight UA935 initiated the turnaround whilst transiting the British midlands, and is now on return to London LHR, on descent through FL150 (15,000 feet).
We are still working to determine the reason for United flight UA935’s unexpected return to London LHR.
Weather for the United flight’s return to London is currently marginal VFR (MVFR). Conditions are 6 kilometres visibility, and cloud ceiling 1,000 feet with light winds. Active runway is RWY27 for arrivals.
Update 14:40 UTC
Having expedited a return, flight UA935 is now passing 3,000 feet and establishing for an approach to duty RWY27. The aircraft has maintained squawk code 7700 through the return…
