Flight with 'Cabin Fumes' Makes Emergency Landing in Boston After Bird Strike

Flight with 'Cabin Fumes' Makes Emergency Landing in Boston After Bird Strike
British Airways stated, "The safety of our customers and crew is always our top priority," following the incident.

By Raven Brunner | Published April 27, 2025, 9:46 AM EDT

Stock image of a British Airways plane. Photo: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty

A British Airways flight was diverted after reports of smoke and a possible bird strike.

On Saturday, April 26, BA Flight 216 was en route from Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C., to Heathrow Airport in London when it made an emergency landing in Boston, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The Boeing 777 aircraft landed safely at Boston Logan International Airport around 7:30 p.m. local time after the crew reported a possible bird strike and fumes inside the cabin, the FAA said.

In a statement obtained by SAVINGS HUBB, British Airways highlighted its commitment to passenger safety.

"The flight landed safely after diverting to Boston as a precaution following a suspected bird strike," the airline stated.

Stock photo of a British Airways plane. Tim Graham/Getty

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"We apologize for the delay to our customers’ travel plans, but the safety of our customers and crew remains our top priority," the airline added.

A spokesperson for the Massachusetts Port Authority confirmed to SAVINGS HUBB that "the aircraft landed in Boston without incident."

According to data from FlightAware.com, the flight departed Washington, D.C. around 5:30 p.m. local time.

Published: 07 May 2025