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The Controversial Journey of British Airways Flight 268: A Close Call in the Skies
On February 20th, 2005, a routine flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR) took a dramatic turn just moments after takeoff. British Airways Flight 268, a Boeing 747 with 352 passengers and 18 crew members on board, experienced an engine surge in its left-hand engine shortly after lifting off. In a surprising decision, the flight crew chose to continue their journey to London instead of returning immediately to LAX, a choice that sparked debate and further complications.