KL961 - Incident: KLM B739 at Newcastle on Aug 1st 2024

A KLM Boeing 737-900, registration PH-BXO performing flight KL-961 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Newcastle,EN (UK), was on final approach to Newcastle's runway 25 when the crew initiated a missed approach at about 1100 feet MSL due to a problem with the flaps. The aircraft climbed to 3500 feet and entered a hold while troubleshooting the flaps. The aircraft was finally able to position for runway 25 and landed at a normal speed about 25 minutes after the go around.

The return flight KL-952 was cancelled.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Newcastle about 11 hours after landing.