EK201 A380 Diverts to MUC today

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10th Aug 2008, 11:10

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EK201 A380 Diverts to MUC today

any news anyone?

10th Aug 2008, 12:01

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EK website confirms diversion to MUC,still on the ground no explanation.

10th Aug 2008, 12:37

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one of our pilots heard them over Poland - declaring a medical emergency

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10th Aug 2008, 13:01

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with that many bottoms on board its bound to happen

10th Aug 2008, 13:16

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..flightplan from EDDM to KJFK is on file - a very long day for the crew - crewcontrol has to calculate

10th Aug 2008, 16:38

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medical emergency was confirmed. The patient (acc rumours an unconscious child) was transferred by helicopter to a hospital in Munich. Let's hope the best...
Flight dumps fuel over czech FIR prior landing. In the meanwhile they are again on the way to JFK. Pictures here in the german MUC Forum