Created Sunday, Jan 28th 2024 20:34Z, last updated Sunday, Jan 28th 2024 20:34Z
A Firefly Boeing 737-800, registration 9M-MLH performing flight
FY-3663 from Singapore (Singapore) to Penang (Malaysia), was climbing out of Singapore's runway 02C when the crew stopped the climb at FL100 reporting problems with the flaps. The aircraft entered a hold at low speed to return to Singapore and landed safely on runway 02C at a higher than normal speed (about 180 knots over ground) about 40 minutes after departure.
A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration 9M-MLJ reached Penang with a delay of about 8.5 hours.
The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground in Singapore for about 39 hours before returning to Penang.
