A KLM flight from Amsterdam to Marseille has declared an emergency and now diverting to Paris.
PARIS – A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight traveling from Amsterdam to Marseille declared a mid-air emergency while over French airspace on Friday morning, forcing an unscheduled diversion to Paris.
Flight Details
- Flight Number: KL1465
- Aircraft: Embraer 195-E2
- Registration: PH-NXO
- Departure: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) at 09:47 CET
- Original Destination: Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The aircraft was performing a routine scheduled service to the south of France and was expected to land in Marseille at 11:35 CET. However, while cruising over northern France, the flight crew transmitted a Squawk 7700, the international aviation code for a general emergency.
Emergency Diversion
Following the declaration, air traffic controllers prioritized the regional jet for an immediate descent. Initial tracking data showed the aircraft initiating a rapid descent from its cruising altitude before being vectored toward the French capital.
Note: The nature of the emergency—whether technical, medical, or security-related—has not yet been confirmed by KLM or French aviation authorities. Emergency services are typically met on the tarmac as a standard precautionary measure for any “7700” declaration.
UPDATE 10:43 CET
The aircraft is diverting to Paris (ORY) to address the unspecified onboard issue.
UPDATE 11:00 CET
Touch down on runway 25.
UPDATE 11:04 CET
The aircraft is now parked on remote area of the airport.
