Overview
- Flight BA1443 to London Heathrow squawked 7700 shortly after its 11:13 a.m. departure and returned to Edinburgh.
- Public flight-tracking data indicated a problem retracting the landing gear prompted the emergency declaration.
- The Airbus A320 held for about 35 minutes near Stirling and Alloa at roughly 6,500 feet before landing safely.
- The aircraft remained on the runway as passengers were taken off and emergency crews responded, then it was towed to a stand.
- Arrivals and departures paused for around 40 minutes with diversions to other UK airports including Newcastle, and British Airways apologized as teams worked to rebook customers.