Malaysia B738 at Manila on Mar 14th 2025, engine problems

Last Update: March 16, 2025 / 19:07:16 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 14, 2025

Classification
Incident

Flight number
MH-705

Aircraft Registration
9M-MSB

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration 9M-MSB performing flight MH-705 from Manila (Philippines) to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), was climbing out of Manila's runway 06 when the left hand engine emitted a bang and streaks of flames, a bird strike was suspected. The crew stopped the climb at 3000 feet and returned to Manila for a safe landing on runway 06 about 35 minutes after departure.

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

Flight number
MH-705

Aircraft Registration
9M-MSB

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

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