Malaysia B738 at Manila on Mar 14th 2025, engine problems
Last Update: March 16, 2025 / 19:07:16 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 14, 2025
Classification
Incident
Airline
Malaysia Airlines
Flight number
MH-705
Departure
Manila, Philippines
Destination
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Aircraft Registration
9M-MSB
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
Passengers reported the left hand engine emitted fire and a bang, subsequently vibrations were felt in the aircraft.
The flight was cancelled.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Manila on Mar 16th 2025 about 57 hours after landing back.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 14, 2025
Classification
Incident
Airline
Malaysia Airlines
Flight number
MH-705
Departure
Manila, Philippines
Destination
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Aircraft Registration
9M-MSB
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
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