The British Airways Boeing 777-200ER flight experienced a mechanical issue more than 4 hours into the flight, prompting the crew to turn back. The flight had departed London Heathrow at 20:55 local time and returned to land just before 8 am local time, totaling a duration of over 11 hours. However, the flight was airborne for more than 4 hours before deciding to turn back.
The aircraft involved in the incident was a 23-year-old Boeing 777-200ER, with the registration G-YMMI.
British Airways flight #BA31 originally departed from London Heathrow on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 20:55 local time from runway 27L, en route to Hong Kong.