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Boeing 747-8i reg. D-ABYN has diverted to Keflavik during Lufthansa flight DLH441 from Houston to Frankfurt // Source: Sigurður Magnússon
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Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i stuck in Keflavik after medical emergency

  • Andrei Menshenin
  • February 2, 2020
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UPD (17:30Z): Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i has departed from Keflavik to Frankfurt at 16:30Z.

Boeing 747-8i reg. D-ABYN has diverted to Keflavik during Lufthansa flight DLH441 from Houston to Frankfurt // Source: Sigurður Magnússon
Boeing 747-8i reg. D-ABYN has diverted to Keflavik during Lufthansa flight DLH441 from Houston to Frankfurt // Source: Sigurður Magnússon

UPD (12:30Z): After 5 hours since arriving, the plane is still in Keflavik due to crew rest requirement. According to unofficial information, the arrival of Lufthansa mechanics from Germany is expected. The departure of the aircraft is estimated after 15:00Z.

Boeing 747-8i reg. D-ABYN has diverted to Keflavik during Lufthansa flight DLH441 from Houston to Frankfurt // Source: Kuba Dudzinski
Boeing 747-8i reg. D-ABYN has diverted to Keflavik during Lufthansa flight DLH441 from Houston to Frankfurt // Source: Kuba Dudzinski

Boeing 747-8i with registration D-ABYN, performing Lufthansa flight DLH441 from Houston (KIAH) to Frankfurt (EDDF), has diverted to Keflavik (BIKF). According to Flugblogg’s sources, the reason for diversion was a medical emergency. One of the passengers had heart attack.

The flight path of Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i diverted to Keflavik // Source: Flightradar24
The flight path of Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i diverted to Keflavik // Source: Flightradar24

In addition, during an inspection on the ground, some issues with wheels brakes were revealed.

3 hours after arrival to Keflavik the plane is still on ground.

Boeing 747-8i reg. D-ABYN has diverted to Keflavik during Lufthansa flight DLH441 from Houston to Frankfurt // Source: Kamil Krzywdzinski
Boeing 747-8i reg. D-ABYN has diverted to Keflavik during Lufthansa flight DLH441 from Houston to Frankfurt // Source: Kamil Krzywdzinski
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