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TUI fly Belgium Boeing 787 Dreamliner returns to Brussels after a technical issue

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On 9 May, a TUI fly Belgium Boeing 787 Dreamliner (OO-LOE) operating flight TB161 between Brussels Airport and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic was forced to return to Belgium after a technical issue. 

30 minutes into the flight – just before London – the aircraft headed back, not before dumping fuel to lower its landing weight. According to a passenger on the flight, there was an issue with the brakes on the aircraft’s right main landing gear (a sticky brake). As a precaution, emergency services awaited the aircraft. Around 18:00 (UTC +2), the aircraft departed Brussels Airport again for her flight to Punta Cana.

This post was published on 9 May 2019 18:04

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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