Created Sunday, Dec 17th 2023 23:31Z, last updated Sunday, Dec 17th 2023 23:31Z
A Kenya Airways Boeing 737-800, registration 5Y-CYD performing flight
KQ-310 from Nairobi (Kenya) to Dubai (United Arab Emirates), departed Nairobi's runway 06, climbed to cruise level 350 and was enroute about one hour into the flight when the crew was informed that tyre debris had been found on the runway and was attributed to their aircraft. After consultation with maintenance and dispatch the crew decided to return to Nairobi as a precaution. The aircraft burned off fuel and landed safely on Nairobi's runway 06 about 105 minutes after turning around and about 3 hours after departure.
The airline reported tyre debris was found on the departure runway prompting a precautionary return to Nairobi. The passengers were taken to hotels and rebooked onto the next day.
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 31 hours before returning to service.
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