Created Friday, Jan 31st 2025 20:00Z, last updated Friday, Jan 31st 2025 20:00Z
A KLM Boeing 777-300, registration PH-BVI performing flight
KL-427 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Dubai (United Arab Emirates), was climbing out of Amsterdam's runway 24 when the crew requested to level off at FL070 due to a problem but to continue the departure route, they were talking to maintenance. Later the crew advised they needed to return to Amsterdam but needed to dump fuel. The aircraft returned to Amsterdam for a safe landing on runway 27 about 50 minutes after departure. Attending emergency services reported damage to the nose of the aircraft.
The rotation was cancelled.
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 43.5 hours before returning to service.
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