Originally Posted by
dylanks
My best guess is that the crew timed out so they had to nightstop in DC. That said, you're right in that very few details are offered via the flight record.
Although it doesn't help in real time, usually you can eventually trace the whole thing on the BA Source - which confirms your guess.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH BA209 Washington Medical Diversion.
November 1, 2015
British Airways A380 G-XLEH operating BA209 London Heathrow – Miami with a two hour delay diverted to Washington this evening due to a medical emergency on board. Crew did not have sufficient hours to reach Miami so the aircraft will overnight at Washington and the return BA208 will be delayed overnight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Continues from Washington.
November 2, 2015
Following its medical diversion and subsequent overnight delay, British Airways A380 G-XLEH departed Washington this afternoon continuing yesterday’s diverted BA209 London Heathrow – Miami, routing Washington – Miami as BA9605. The aircraft then operated yesterday’s delayed BA208 Miami – London Heathrow as BA9604.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Overnight Miami Delay.
November 2, 2015
British Airways A380 G-XLEE operated BA209 London Heathrow – Miami this afternoon. However, due to the medical diversion and overnight delay in Washington of yesterday’s BA2o9, there is no rested crew available at Miami. This evening’s return BA208 has therefore been delayed overnight.