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AirAsia flight returns to Perth due to ‘technical issue’ #D7237

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AirAsia flight #D7237 from Perth to Kuala Lumpur turns back after engine issue, aircraft was a 7 years old Airbus A330 reg. 9M-XXE

The decision to turn back was made as the flight passed over Shark Bay, about one hour and 15 minutes into the flight.

Passengers said the captain announced that there appeared to have been an engine seizure on the left side, and they would be returning to Perth.

Statement by Air Asia:

This post was published on 25 June 2017 09:08

Maarten Van Den Driessche

http://www.quixoticguide.com

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