Iraq: Ur Airlines Makes Emergency Landing In Baghdad After Technical Malfunction; Here’s What Happened

Passengers aboard private carrier Ur Airlines, which is an Iraqi airline, endured moments of panic. This panic arose after a technical malfunction occurred. As a result, the plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Baghdad. Here’s what happened!

Ur Airlines Endures Moment Of Panic

As revealed in a report by the Gulf News, the Iraqi airliner, Ur Airlines, was supposed to fly from Najaf to Beirut. However, it suffered a pressurisation system failure according to Al Khaleej, an Arabic daily. As a result, the plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Baghdad. The flight then landed safely at Baghdad International Airport, and no injuries were reported.

Now, a viral video, as posted by Al Khaleej, showed passengers in a state of panic with oxygen masks dropping from the overhead compartment. At this point, it’s worth mentioning that Iraqi Airways, which is the national carrier, had instantly distanced itself from the incident. It mentioned how the reports, which claimed that it was an aircraft from the airways, were false, and it belonged to another carrier.

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Not The Only Airline With An Emergency Landing

 

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This development comes after American Airlines Flight from Philadelphia to Phoenix had to make an emergency landing after a passenger’s device caught on fire. The emergency landing happened at Washington Dulles International Airport. The American Airlines flight 357, as revealed by Times Now News, revealed how the passenger’s device started smoking mid-air, but the fire was later contained by the crew before the plane could land.

Malfunction Confirmed By The Airline

The malfunction was confirmed by Ur Airlines, and it mentioned that the landing was a precautionary measure. Alternative arrangements had been made to transport travellers to Beirut. It’s worth mentioning that the carrier also asked people to rely on official sources for misinformation.

In case you aren’t aware, this is a private Iraqi carrier. It was established in 2018, and since then, it has covered destinations like Amsterdam, Beirut, Munich, Copenhagen, and Istanbul.

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