Created Tuesday, Jun 3rd 2025 19:01Z, last updated Tuesday, Jun 3rd 2025 19:01Z
An Oman Air Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration A4O-ML performing flight
WY-815 from Muscat (Oman) to Bangkok (Thailand), was climbing out of Muscat's runway 26L when the crew maintained low speed (below 290 knots over ground) and stopped the climb at 12,000 feet due to problems with the flaps. The aircraft entered a hold to burn off fuel and returned to Muscat for a safe landing on runway 26R at a higher speed than normal (about 170 knots over ground) about 2:50 hours after departure.
A replacement Boeing 737-8 MAX registration A4O-MH reached Bangkok with a delay of about 6 hours.
The airline reported a technical issue immediately after takeoff.
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Muscat about 82 hours (3 days 10 hours) after landing back.
Oman's Civil Aviation Authority opened an investigation into the occurrence.
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