Emirates Dubai flight turns back to Adelaide after technical fault
The Airbus A350-900 landed in Adelaide just after 2am Tuesday, and everyone on board got off safely.
Flight EK441 turned back to Adelaide after a mechanical issue was reported in the air. The plane left Adelaide Airport at 10:35pm Monday and turned around before reaching the West Australian border.
The Airbus A350-900 landed shortly after 2am on Tuesday, with fire trucks in attendance as a precaution. Emirates said the flight landed due to a technical fault.
Emirates said everyone on board safely disembarked. The airport said passengers either went home or were put up in hotels.
The airport also understands passengers have been rebooked on tonight's Emirates flight.
- EK441
- Flight number
- 10:35pm Monday, Adelaide Airport
- Departure
- Airbus A350-900
- Aircraft
- Shortly after 2am Tuesday
- Landing
Why it mattersPassengers on this flight were turned around and rebooked, showing how quickly a plane fault can change a trip.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet beyond the passengers on this flight, who were rebooked or put up in hotels.
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