What happened with the British Airways flight 38?
British Airways Flight 38 was a scheduled international passenger flight from Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, China, to London Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom. On 17 January 2008, the Boeing 777-200ER aircraft operating the flight crashed just short of the runway while landing at Heathrow.
When was the last time a British Airways plane crashed?
Since 1985, BA has never had a fatal accident, the closest call coming in 2008, when First Office John Coward earned his place in the aviation Hall of Fame for landing a plane without any power. Read the full story here. BA ranks among the world’s top 20 safest airlines according to AirlineRatings.
What happened to G YMMM?
Probable Cause: CAUSAL FACTORS: Whilst on approach to London (Heathrow) from Beijing, China, at 720 feet agl, the right engine of G-YMMM ceased responding to autothrottle commands for increased power and instead the power reduced to 1.03 Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)….
| Status: | Final |
|---|---|
| Flightnumber: | BA38 |
Has British Airways ever had a fatal crash?
Around 200 passengers onboard a British Airways aircraft to London survived a mid-air accident at 35,000 feet after a block of ice from a jet flying about 1,000 feet above it smashed onto the windscreen of the plane and left it cracked, media reports stated.
How do I contact British Airways by phone?
You can call our 24 hour UK helpline on +44 208 707 4463. You can also find our number on your ‘non-flight’ voucher. You can email [email protected] or text +44 786 002 2933 while you’re away.
How safe is British Airways?
Despite British Airways no longer being in the top 20, the airline still maintains a seven-star rating, the highest which can be achieved. They are also fatality-free and are FAA endorsed.