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By Danielle
A severe engine fire forced a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Mumbai to make an emergency landing.
The Boeing 777-300ER, operating as flight KL877, made a U-turn and landed in Amsterdam.
🔴 Shortly after departure, KLM flight KL877 to Mumbai experienced a left engine issue and leveled off at 6,000 feet. The Boeing 777-300ER (PH-BVW) executed a fuel dump and returned safely to Amsterdam, where fire crews awaited.
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— Airways Magazine (@airwaysmagazine) May 18, 2025
Per Euro Weekly News:
Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft stopped climbing at 6,000 feet and began circling over the North Sea. The crew initiated fuel dumping procedures, a standard safety step to lighten the aircraft for landing.
People on the ground spotted flames shooting from the left engine — and although it’s too early to say exactly what caused the fire, experts are pointing to a likely compressor stall or bird strike. Both are serious hazards that can send shockwaves through the engine and put the flight at risk…
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