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<\/p>\nThe flight from London Heathrow to Edinburgh declared a \u201csquawk 7700\u201d emergency code.<\/p>\n
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A British Airways flight declared an emergency while approaching Edinburgh Airport<\/a> after the co-pilot reportedly suffered a medical issue onboard.<\/p>\n Flight<\/a> BA1458 had departed London Heathrow shortly before 5pm on Monday, May 11, and was nearing the Scottish capital when the crew issued a \u201csquawk 7700\u201d emergency code.<\/p>\n The alert was triggered during the aircraft\u2019s final approach into Edinburgh. <\/a>FlightRadar24 data showed the plane was at an altitude of around 13,000ft when the incident transpired.<\/p>\n A squawk 7700 code is used by pilots to signal a general emergency and immediately notifies Air Traffic Control and nearby aircraft that assistance may be required.<\/p>\n Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here<\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n The plane landed safely at Edinburgh Airport and was met by emergency services on the tarmac.<\/p>\n It is understood the emergency declaration was made after the co-pilot required medical attention during the flight.<\/p>\n