A KLM Boeing 737-900 inbound from Amsterdam experienced a wing flap problem on approach to Newcastle, United Kingdom on 1 August 2024.
KLM flight KL961, a Boeing 730-900 operating from Amsterdam Schiphol airport (AMS) was on final approach to Newcastle airport (NCL) when it experienced a wing flap problem.
KLM KL961 Amsterdam- Newcastle
Flight crew initiated a missed approach procedure and climbed the aircraft before initiating a holding procedure. During a short period of holding, the operating crew went through troubleshooting to rectify the issue.
The flight subsequently repositioned for a second approach and landed normally without further incident. The extent of the problem has not been disclosed, however the return service to Amsterdam was cancelled.
Flight Details
Flight data shows that KLM flight KL961 made an on-time departure out of Amsterdam Schiphol airport at 2258 local time.
The flight then set course normally, climbing to flight level FL320 (32,000 feet) for the westerly service to Newcastle.
Letdown and initial approach procedures were similarly conducted normally, until the approach was terminated at 1500 feet. From the missed approach procedure, the aircraft was then maintained in a holding pattern at 3500 feet for a brief period.
A second approach was then made to RWY25 Newcastle Airport (NCL).
The aircraft conducting the KL961 service from Amsterdam 900, registered PH-BXO. This is a 23.2-year-old narrowbody aircraft belonging to the carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
It has been in operational service with the airline since its initial delivery from the factory in June 2001.
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