Mid-air drama as easyJet plane forced to make emergency landing at Gatwick Airport

AN easyJet flight which was bound for Tenerife has made an emergency landing at Gatwick after a reported hydraulic failure in mid-air.

EasyJet flight U28033, which had up to 244 passengers on board, hailed the 7700 emergency code as it was flying over France this morning. 

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The easyJet flight to Tenerife is said to have suffered hydraulic failure while flying over France (file photo)[/caption]

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The plane was heading towards Spanish airspace, according to Flight Radar 24, when the emergency happened[/caption]

The Airbus A321neo reportedly had a hydraulic failure at around 8.40am, according to Flight Emergency. 

A spokeswoman for Gatwick Airport said: “The aircraft has landed safely and no operational impact at the airport.”

Flight radar shows U28033 turning around over France and heading back to the UK this morning.

The Sun Online has contacted easyJet for comment.