Passenger Plane Heading to Spain Reportedly Declares Emergency Above France

According to the aviation website Airlive, a passenger aircraft on route from Ireland to Spain diverted course in French airspace, descending at a speed of 4000 feet per minute.

An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin was expected to land in Madrid at 10:45 but declared an emergency over France, the aviation website reported. The aircraft was expected to land in Bordeaux.

UPDATE Aer Lingus #EI592 to Madrid is diverting to Bordeaux — descend rate 4000ft/min https://t.co/LU1OjM30Ia pic.twitter.com/5EtAxpuqMi

— AIRLIVE (@airlivenet) 3 ноября 2017 г.

Reports emerged on social media platforms citing the airline spokesperson saying that the plane diverted its course due to medical issues on board.

It's a medical emergency I see.

— Liz Hoefsmit (@mrshoefsmit) 3 ноября 2017 г.

This is not the first time an Aer Lingus flight has experienced troubles while in flight. A passenger plane on route from Ireland's Cork to the UK's London had to return to Cork airport after declaring an emergency.

@AerLingus Cork to London flight returned to @CorkAirport for emergency landing. Thankfully everyone is ok. #WellDoneToThePilotsAndCrew pic.twitter.com/El5Ngr0lO5

— Daniel Fleming (@DanielCFleming) 2 ноября 2017 г.