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Yeti Airlines ATR returns back from Runway due to Engine Problems in TIA

The flight didn’t depart and returned back to the parking apron for line checks subsequently.

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Yeti Airlines ATR-72, 9N-ANC Crash - Aviation in Nepal
Yeti Airlines ATR-72, 9N-ANC - Aviation in Nepal

An Yeti Airlines ATR 72-500 aircraft has returned back from the Runway with out taking off for a scheduled flight. The aircraft returned back not because of the visibility of flight clearance problems but after experiencing problems in one of its engine.

The flight was scheduled to depart from Kathmandu to Biratnagar Airport at 8:30 AM today. It started its engined and taxied heading towards the runway while the crew members found out a problem in its engine.

The flight didn’t depart and returned back to the parking apron for line checks subsequently. The morning flight of flight number ‘NYT 787’ couldn’t take off and passengers were rearranged for another flight. The crew members made a crucial safe decision to discontinue the flight after the malfunction discovered.

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If a major problem is found the aircraft would be sent to hangar for maintenance and if the aircraft can be fixed in line it will be assigned for scheduled flight form today.

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