Aer Lingus Flight From Dublin Forced To Make Dramatic U-Turn

An Aer Lingus flight that was on its way to Chicago was forced to make a dramatic u-turn shortly after departure.

Flight EI125 departed from Dublin Airport shortly after 2pm but at around 2:45pm, turned around and headed back to the capital. 

It looks Aer Lingus #EI125 to Chicago is returning to Dublin shortly after departure (via @NikPhillips666) #radarbox https://t.co/hpFKDZkUy6 pic.twitter.com/r67bjicpc1

— RadarBox (@RadarBox24) February 14, 2018

The aircraft appeared to circle around county Louth for a period of time before heading northwards and turning around.

A source told The Irish Sun that the aircraft had to return to Dublin because of a technical issue.

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