A United States military aircraft declared a sudden mid-flight emergency over the United Kingdom, prompting it to turn around and return to Cardiff Airport.
Incident Details
The US Air Force C-130H Hercules was initially tracked heading westwards across the Atlantic Ocean before it abruptly changed course for unknown reasons. The aircraft transmitted a 7700 squawk code, which is the international emergency code indicating a general emergency. It landed safely at Cardiff Airport at 1:15 PM local time.
Aircraft Specifications
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport plane manufactured by Lockheed Martin in the United States. It is designed to carry troops, cargo, and casualties for medical evacuation, and is capable of taking off and landing on rough, unprepared runways.
This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
