07.06.2024 00:21
An emergency was reported on board the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner passenger aircraft, operating TK801 flight from Istanbul to Panama City, belonging to Turkish Airlines. The aircraft decided to return to Istanbul while flying over France. There has been no statement made regarding the aircraft that landed safely at Istanbul Airport.
An emergency was reported on the passenger plane operating TK801 flight from Istanbul to Panama City, owned by Turkish Airlines (THY). The flight crew initially decided to divert to Paris. Later, the flight crew changed their decision and returned to Istanbul Airport.
According to the information received, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner type passenger plane, operating THY's Istanbul-Panama City flight TK801, took off from Istanbul Airport this morning.
RETURNED TO ISTANBUL DUE TO EMERGENCY CODE
While in French airspace, an emergency code was reported on the aircraft with tail registration TC-LLN. Upon this situation, the flight crew decided to divert to Paris via the Bay of Biscay. After a while, the crew was redirected to Istanbul for landing.
ALLEGATIONS OF TECHNICAL FAILURE
The reason for the emergency is unknown, and no statement has been made by THY officials regarding the matter. Despite declaring an emergency and staying in the air for hours, it is alleged that the emergency was declared due to a technical failure. The Boeing type passenger plane landed smoothly at Istanbul Airport in the evening.