Created Monday, Feb 5th 2024 19:12Z, last updated Monday, Feb 5th 2024 19:12Z
A SAS Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A320-200N, registration EI-SIU performing flight
SK-4609 from Oslo (Norway) to Manchester,EN (UK), was enroute at FL380 over the North Sea when the crew lost contact with Air Traffic Control. The Royal Air Force dispatched two Typhoon Fighter Aircraft to intercept the A320, which entered a hold (one racetrack) near Newcaste upon Tyne,EN (UK) in the meantime. The aircraft subsequently continued the flight to Manchester accompanied by the Typhoons and landed safely on Manchester's runway 23R about 50 minutes after the aircraft entered the hold.
The aircraft remained on the ground in Manchester for about 2 hours, then was able to depart for the return flight.
Manchester Airport reported they understand the aircraft was escorted due to a technical problem and communication has subsequently been restored.
Britain's Ministry of Defense reported their quick reaction Typhoons have been launched to intercept a civil aircraft that lost communication. Communication was re-established and the aircraft was escorted to Manchester.
The airline reported the aircraft suffered a brief and temporary loss of communication and was escorted to Manchester.
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