Overview
- Flight U22253 halted its climb shortly after takeoff when the crew transmitted a Squawk 7700 general emergency code to air traffic control.
- The Airbus A320neo registered G-UZED made a precautionary unscheduled landing back at Manchester Airport and touched down on runway 23R.
- Airport fire and ambulance crews were standing by to meet the aircraft as a standard safety measure for emergency returns.
- EasyJet confirmed the diversion was due to a medical emergency on board but has not released further details about the passenger’s condition.
- Squawk 7700 is the transponder signal pilots use to alert controllers and emergency services to a general emergency and returning to the departure airport for onboard medical incidents is common practice.