A transatlantic jet was diverted to Shannon Airport this week after the crew declared an emergency over Co Donegal, reporting a fuel leak on board.
It is the third time in less than a month that the same United Airlines jet was forced to make an unscheduled landing as a result of a fuel leak.
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The incident occurred as the aircraft (Flight UA-2768) was being 'ferried' back to Chicago from Manchester following Sunday's diversion.
The flight with no passengers on board left Manchester shortly after 5pm.
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About 40 minutes later the crew of the Boeing 767-300(ER) jet declared an emergency over Donegal. The crew advised air traffic controllers they had a suspected fuel leak and wished to divert to Shannon Airport.
