On the evening of September 22, Sichuan Airlines flight 3U6960 took off from Zhoushan, Zhejiang, shortly followed by an emergency code 7700 being displayed, leading to an emergency landing in Ningbo. The exact reason for the emergency is currently unknown.
According to reports from netizens on the evening of September 22, flight 3U6960 of Sichuan Airlines that was flying from Zhoushan to Chengdu displayed the emergency code 7700 near Daxie Island, indicating a single engine failure. It was then reported to have made an emergency landing in Ningbo and parked at a remote gate.
It is known that when a flight displays the emergency code 7700 during its journey, it signifies two possibilities: either a mechanical issue with the aircraft during the flight or a medical emergency onboard.
Data from the Air Travel Vertical App showed that flight 3U6960 of Sichuan Airlines took off from Zhoushan Putuoshan Airport at 18:58 on September 22, made a stop in Dazhou, and was scheduled to arrive at Chengdu Tianfu Airport at 23:20 that night. However, shortly after takeoff, the flight displayed the 7700 code and subsequently made an emergency landing in Ningbo.
According to reports from Upstream News, on the morning of the 23rd, when inquired at Ningbo Lishe International Airport, it was confirmed that the flight did indeed make an emergency landing in Ningbo, but the specific reason was not yet known.
Customer service representatives mentioned that the flight did land in Ningbo due to reasons classified as “airline-related issues.” Subsequently, a new aircraft took over and departed from Ningbo at 00:39 on the 23rd.
The Air Travel Vertical App showed that the flight arrived at Tianfu Airport at 4:22 on the 23rd, after the delay of more than 5 hours.
A female passenger from Chongqing shared her experience, stating that there was noise just over ten minutes after takeoff, initially minor but gradually increasing. Other than that, there seemed to be nothing unusual until the announcement of the emergency landing in Ningbo. She mentioned that the crew assured safety, but upon landing, there was a noticeable increase in noise. Due to time constraints, she decided to cancel her ticket. The airline compensated her with 200 yuan.
Flight 3U6960 of Sichuan Airlines was operated using an Airbus A320-200 with the registration number B-1886.
This incident quickly became a hot topic, sparking discussions among netizens, with some sharing their past flight experiences.
A netizen from Beijing, “Hello Travel Sister,” recounted a turbulent experience on a China Southern Airlines Boeing 777 flight from Shanghai to Beijing, comparing it to a roller coaster that lasted for over ten terrifying minutes.