WATCH: Hyderabad-Kuala Lumpur flight makes emergency landing after engine catches fire Hyderabad News

HYDERABAD: More than 100 passengers on a Malaysia-bound flight faced a nerve-racking situation when their Malaysia Airlines flight was forced to make an unscheduled landing at the Hyderabad airport. An emergency touchdown was required due to technical problems that arose during the journey.
Flight MH199, carrying 138 passengers, departed for Kuala Lumpur at 12:45 a.m. on Thursday, according to Hyderabad airport officials.However, shortly after take off, The Airplane Forced to return to airport and make emergency landing.

It was learned that the aircraft had conducted an experiment. engine Malfunction, causing sparks from the affected engine. On the other hand, passengers are stuck at the airport as the flight is still on the ground.
(Awaiting more details)
Statement by Malaysian Airlines
A Malaysia Airlines spokesperson says, “Malaysia Airlines Confirms that flight MH199 from Hyderabad to Kuala Lumpur on 20 June 2024 returned to Hyderabad due to an engine failure during climb after take-off.
The plane landed safely at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at 3:21 am local time. All passengers and crew safely disembarked. Affected passengers will be re-routed to other flights for their onward journey. The plane is currently on the ground for further inspection. Safety is of utmost importance to Malaysia Airlines.”