Created Thursday, May 21st 2026 18:24Z, last updated Thursday, May 21st 2026 18:24Z
An AirAsia Airbus A320-200, registration 9M-AQG performing flight
AK-5192 from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan (Malaysia), was climbing out of Kuala Lumpur's runway 14R when the crew stopped the climb at about 17000 feet due to the right hand engine (CFM56) emitting flames and sparks. The aircraft returned to Kuala Lumpur for a safe landing on runway 15 about 50 minutes after departure.
Malaysia's CAA reported the pilot requested to return to Kuala Lumpur due to a technical indication.
The airline reported a technical indication.
A passenger video shows the right hand engine emitted streaks of flames in rapid succession (about 3 flashes per second) and sparks.
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