Thomas Cook B752 over France on Jul 25th 2012, loss of communication

Last Update: July 25, 2012 / 19:16:04 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jul 25, 2012

Classification
Incident

Flight number
MT-3125

Aircraft Registration
G-FCLI

Aircraft Type
Boeing 757-200

ICAO Type Designator
B752

A Thomas Cook Boeing 757-200, registration G-FCLI performing flight MT-3125 from Enfidha (Tunisia) to Glasgow,SC (UK) with 235 passengers and 8 crew, was enroute at FL360 over France approaching the northern coast of France and about to enter British Airspace, when radio contact with Air Traffic Control was lost prompting Britain's Royal Airforce to dispatch a Typhoon to intercept the airliner at 12:20 British Summer Time (11:20Z). While the fighter aircraft was climbing towards the airliner, the Boeing crew restored communication upon contacting UK Air Traffic Control. The aircraft continued to Glasgow for a safe landing about one hour later.

The RAF is currently at heightened alert due to the Olympic Games 2012.

The airline confirmed the aircraft was out of communication for a brief period of time but restored communication upon entered British Air Space.

The British Ministry of Defense confirmed one Typhoon was launched to intercept the airliner with a second ready to go on the runway. Communication was quickly restored and no further action was needed.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jul 25, 2012

Classification
Incident

Flight number
MT-3125

Aircraft Registration
G-FCLI

Aircraft Type
Boeing 757-200

ICAO Type Designator
B752

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