This afternoon, an EasyJet flight scheduled to travel from Gatwick to Dalaman, encountered an unexpected situation shortly after takeoff, prompting it to circle and eventually return to Gatwick Airport. The aircraft was reported to have squawked the emergency code 7700, indicating an in-flight emergency.
Sussex News reported the EasyJet plane circling above Sussex before it made a decision to head back to its origin.
As the plane touched down safely at Gatwick Airport, the Gatwick Fire Service was ready and waiting to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew.
Sussex News has received initial reports suggesting that a hydraulic issue was the cause of the emergency situation. However, no official statement has been released regarding the specific details of the problem.
