In the last few moments, a KLM flight bound for Ålesund has declared an emergency and has returned to Amsterdam Schiphol.
Information is limited regarding this incident, but below is what we know so far about this.
Without further ado, let’s get into it…
KLM Flight KL1159 – Amsterdam to Ålesund…
KLM flight KL1159 is a routine scheduled flight between Amsterdam and Ålesund.
The aircraft involved in the emergency is PH-EXS.
As per data from Planespotters.net, PH-EXS is a 6.5 year old Embraer E175 that was delivered to the Cityhopper subsidiary in December 2017.
Of the E175 variant, KLM Cityhopper has 17 in the fleet.
Furthermore, of that 17, all but two are in active service, with an average fleet age of 7.0 years.
KL1159 departed from Amsterdam at 2105 local time tonight and initially climbed out to Ålesund.
Over the North Sea, the aircraft proceeded to make a u-turn as well as the 7700 emergency declaration.
After a priority and rapid descent back to home base, the aircraft landed safely without incident at 2152 local time.
Cause Unknown at Present…
At this stage, it is unclear what the cause of the emergency is onboard KLM flight KL1159 Amsterdam-Ålesund.
As soon as we have more information pertinent to the cause of the emergency, then we will update you accordingly.
Such updates will be seen at the bottom of the article once we have acquired the cause from the airline or sources.
This remains a developing story. More to follow in due course.
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