A Luton-bound private passenger jet was escorted from Lagos by two British fighter jets to make emergency landing at Stansted airport, Essex at 7:49 p.m. on July 24.
The aircraft, which is believed to be a Gulfstream small business jet, lost contact with UK authorities shortly after 7 p.m., forcing deployment of two Eurofighter Typhoons from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.
Reportedly one of the jet fighters also landed at the airport.
An Essex Police spokesperson said: “Military jets were deployed on a precautionary basis when a private jet was diverted to Stansted…This was due to a loss of communication with the aircraft. The aircraft landed safely at Stansted airport at 7.49pm… All three people who were on board have been spoken to by police, it was established that everything was in order and the police response was stood down.”
Malaysia Airlines flight MH-128 had to return and make an emergency landing in Melbourne, Australia, on May 31st.
American Airlines flight AA-134 had to return and make an emergency landing in Miami, Florida, on September 1st.
Lufthansa flight LH-695 had to return and make an emergency landing in Tel Aviv, Israel, on September 21st.