Created Thursday, Oct 29th 2026 18:46Z, last updated Thursday, Oct 29th 2026 18:46Z
A Malta Air Boeing 737-800 on behalf of Ryanair, registration 9H-QAI performing flight FR-6494 from Agadir (Morocco) to Marseille (France), was climbing out of Agadir's runway 27 when the crew stopped the climb at FL070 reporting smoke/fumes on board. The aircraft returned to Agadir for a safe landing on runway 27 about 40 minutes after departure.

The flight was cancelled.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Agadir about 21 hours after landing.

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