KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines flight MH192 bound for Bangalore tonight had to perform an air turn-back shortly after taking off.
MAS, in its official Twitter account, stated: “Flight MH192 that departed from KUL at 10.09pm bound for Bangalore has made an air turn-back towards KUL. More details to follow.”
Although MAS did not state the reason for the turn back, Twitter accounts were alive with claims that a tyre on the nosewheel of the Boeing 737-800 had burst.
This, however, could not be corroborated as attempts to contact officials proved fruitless.
It is understood MAS and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd were making preparations for an emergency landing at press time, while the aircraft was in a holding pattern over the Straits of Malacca.
A Department of Civil Aviation spokesman said the aircraft would be allowed to land only when it is nearly out of fuel. He said foam will be spread on the runway to ensure no burning occurs when the plane touches the ground. He said the plane will land on its belly, without the use of its landing gear.
“There is always a risk when something like this happens but as of now we will have to wait and see. Further information will only be known once it lands in KLIA,” he said.
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