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KLM plane forced to return after mid-air fire
What should’ve been a smooth trip from Amsterdam to Mumbai turned into a mid-air nightmare when one of KLM’s Boeing 777 engines burst into flames just after takeoff. Passengers on KLM flight KL877 were only minutes into their journey when the left engine of their aircraft caught fire, prompting an emergency turnaround back to Schiphol Airport. The Boeing 777-300ER, registered as PH-BVW… Source
A KLM flight from Amsterdam to Mumbai returned to Schiphol on Saturday due to flames from the engine. The KL877, which departed around 12:00, made a few rounds near Rotterdam and turned back towards the capital.
KLM flight KL877 Boeing 777 is circling after departure from Amsterdam
A flight from Amsterdam to Mumbai is experiencing difficulties after takeoff.The flight KL877 departed Amsterdam Schiphol at 12:03 CEST but stopped the climb at 6,000 feet due to a problem with left engine during takeoff.The flight to Mumbai was scheduled to last 8 hours and 45 minutes.The Boeing 777-300ER (registration PH-BVW) is currently burning/dumping fuel before a return. pic.twitter.com/1dus4N1Ysh— Hans Vink (@HansVink) May 17, 2025 Flame…
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