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As British Airways Flight 268 neared its new diversion destination of Manchester, United Kingdom, a new fuel management issue emerged. The onboard fuel tank systems malfunctioned, and tank number two, associated with the failed engine, stopped supplying fuel to the remaining operational tanks. The fuel imbalance caused alarm bells to ring in the cockpit.
With their fuel reserves critically low and only 900 kg in one tank, the pilots declared a "mayday" emergency and communicated their need for priority landing to air traffic control. After several tense moments managing the descent and preparing for landing, they finally touched down safely in Manchester.