Created Wednesday, Mar 13th 2024 12:57Z, last updated Wednesday, Mar 13th 2024 12:57Z
A KLM Boeing 777-300, registration PH-BVG performing flight
KL-791 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos,SP (Brazil), was enroute at FL310 about 90nm northwest of Madrid,SP (Spain) when the crew decided to return to Amsterdam. The aircraft descended to FL300 for the return, dumped fuel and landed safely on Amsterdam's runway 36C about 3:40 hours after departure.
The rotation was cancelled.
A passenger reported the captain told them there was a rattling noise coming from the engine he had never heard in 40 year of experience and he didn't feel comfortable to cross the Atlantic with.
The airline reported the aircraft returned to Amsterdam due to a technical malfunction.
The aircraft remained on the ground in Amsterdam for about 30 hours before returning to service.
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