Malaysia Airlines flight to Jeddah diverted to Chennai over suspected engine problem
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — A Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah was diverted to Chennai, India on Mo...
Malaysia Airlines flight MH156, bound for Jeddah, was unexpectedly redirected to Chennai, India on Monday due to a suspected engine malfunction, according to Indian media reports. The Boeing aircraft, carrying 186 passengers, was forced to make an emergency landing at Chennai Airport. According to a report by the Times of India, cited by national news agency Bernama, the issue was identified with engine number two of the plane.
Upon landing, the aircraft was moved to a parking bay and passengers were provided with accommodation at the airport. An airport spokesperson, as reported by PTI, confirmed that there was a technical problem involving engine number two. The airline and technical teams are currently conducting a thorough assessment of the aircraft and the nature of the issue.
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