UA840 to LAX causes major emergency scare at SYD - forced to return to airport
Breaking news on 6pm TV news here.
Massive security scare at SYD as UA 840 to LAX forced to return and land just minutes ago. Was 90 mins into flight when it turned around. Originated in MEL.
246 pax on board. Highest possible Airport alert - Cat #3. Peak hour traffic in total chaos.
Departed 2.45pm I heard. Now 6pm local. There was a silent alarm triggered by cabin crew to SYD. i.e. a break-in alarm type light went off from cockpit TV news said. Nothing on newspaper news wires yet. I'll update when there is.
Another TV news saying a bomb is suspected on board according to UA source.
747 now parked off in a secure area surrounded by Federal Police etc.
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Last edited by ozstamps; Jul 27, 2004 at 2:02 am