Overview
- Pilots diverted the Kannur–Jeddah flight roughly two hours after departure after they detected a technical issue and chose to return as a safety precaution.
- The aircraft landed safely at Kannur with more than 180 passengers on board and authorities reported no injuries.
- The flight had departed Kannur at 7:40 a.m. and was turned back after crew raised the alarm mid-journey.
- Airport sources said investigators will examine the jet after landing to determine the cause of the fault before the aircraft can resume service.
- The incident follows other recent technical-related returns and gate turnbacks that have delayed schedules and prompted extra inspections by airlines and airports.