- Lufthansa flight from Washington to Munich diverted to Shannon
- Crew declared medical emergency about 100 kilometres west of Dingle Peninsula
- Airbus A380-800 touched down shortly after 9:30 AM
- Passenger taken to University Hospital Limerick
- Flight continued to Munich later that morning
Lufthansa flight LH-415 travelling from Washington Dulles to Munich successfully diverted to Shannon Airport on 25 September 2026 after the flight crew declared a mid-air medical emergency. The flight was operated using an Airbus A380-800 Super Jumbo. The crew notified air traffic controllers of the medical issue when the aircraft was roughly 100 kilometres west of the Dingle Peninsula. Emergency services, including the National Ambulance Service and airport fire crews, were placed on standby at Shannon Airport.
The plane touched down safely shortly after 9:30 AM local time. Paramedics assessed the ill passenger at the terminal before transporting them to University Hospital Limerick for further medical treatment. Following a brief stop to handle the medical emergency and offload the passenger, the superjumbo refuelled and departed Shannon Airport at 11:10 AM, continuing its path to Munich.
Reports from local outlets confirmed that the aircraft landed in Germany with only a minor delay to the remaining passengers. The incident highlights the role of Shannon Airport as a diversion point for transatlantic flights experiencing medical emergencies.
