Malaysia Airlines flight is declaring an emergency after takeoff from Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia Airlines flight MH609 departed Kuala Lumpur on time this Sunday, December 22 2024 at 23:28 MYT.
The crew squawked 7700 (general emergency) 40 minutes after take off on its way to Sinagpore.
The flight is operated by a Boeing 737-800 (registration 9M-MXJ) which is 12 years old.
UPDATE #1
The Boeing 737-800 is starting descent over Malacca International Airport.
UPDATE #2
The flight is circling at 15,000 ft.
UPDATE #3
Flight MH609 is returning to Kuala Lumpur.
UPDATE #4
The Boeing 737-800 landed on runway 32R at KUL Airport.
UPDATE #5
The aircraft is met by emergency vehicles after vacating the runway, stopped on taxiway.
UPDATE #6
The aircraft is towed to stand.
UPDATE #7
The airline is cancelling the flight.
