Malaysia Airlines Flight To Kuala Lumpur Makes Emergency Landing In Hyderabad After Engine Catches Fire

A Malaysia Airlines flight departed from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Thursday and was travelling to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. The take-off was proper and the aircraft began its journey to its destination. However, a technical issue encountered en route changed the scheduled plan from Hyderabad to the capital city of Malaysia. The flight had to return to its origin after some time.

Malaysia Airlines Flight To Kuala Lumpur Came Back To The Hyderabad Airport

According to several reports, Flight MH 199 took off from Hyderabad airport at 12:15 AM. The pilot realised an issue and confirmed a technical snag in the engine. Videos surfacing on social media platforms clearly show fire and sparks surrounding an engine of the Malaysia Airlines flight. Noticing the technical glitch mid-air, the pilot turned the aircraft and returned to the Hyderabad airport in the early hours of Thursday.

A spokesperson of the airline shared necessary information about this concerning news and provided all the important updates about passengers’ safety as well. Talking about the technical snag reported in one of the engines of the aircraft, the spokesperson shared that a ground inspection has been conducted on it.

The issue has been confirmed by the airline. The problem was first reported while climbing after departing from the runway. It was at 3:21 AM when the plane carrying all the passengers landed at Hyderabad airport, according to a report by India Today. Everyone on board, from flyers to cabin crew members, arrived and left the flight safely.

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Airline Decided To Provide Flight Options To Passengers

The Malaysia Airlines spokesperson shared about the airline’s decision to reallocate alternative flight options. This decision was for the passengers flying to Kuala Lumpur on the affected aircraft previously. Malaysia Airlines issued a statement about reallocating and making other flight arrangements for the flyers to begin their journey again from Hyderabad airport and travel to their destination.

Passengers got scared while encountering the incident. The sparks were visible from several windows and these frightened people on board. There have been no updates on any injuries.

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