Flight KL791, a KLM Boeing 777-300 en route from Amsterdam to Sao Paulo, has declared an emergency and is being diverted back to Amsterdam.
Emergency Declaration:
– A KLM Boeing 777-300ER, operating flight KL791 from Amsterdam to Sao Paulo, has declared an emergency.
– The aircraft, identified as PH-BVG, initiated a sudden u-turn in its flight path.
Flight Details:
– KL791 departed from Schiphol Airport at 11:44 local time.
– The flight was en route to Sao Paulo when the emergency situation arose.
Diversion Back to Amsterdam:
– RadarBox.com data confirms the diversion of flight KL791 back to Amsterdam.
– The diversion occurred off the west coast of France.
Aircraft Information:
– PH-BVG is a 11.8-year-old Boeing 777-300ER, delivered to KLM in June 2012.
– KLM operates a fleet of 16 Boeing 777-300ERs, with an average fleet age of 10.2 years.
– The airline also operates other aircraft types, including Airbus A330s, Boeing 737s, Boeing 777-200s, and Boeing 787 Dreamliners, totaling 107 aircraft in its fleet.
Squawk Code Change:
– The squawk code for KL791 changed from 7700, indicating a general emergency, to 2140, a non-standard code.
– This change suggests that the situation onboard is under control.
Current Location:
– As of now, KL791 is near La Rochelle, France, as it continues its diversion back to Amsterdam.
Nature of Emergency:
– At this stage, the specific nature of the emergency remains undisclosed.
– Further details regarding the situation are awaited.
Current Status:
At present, KL791 is continuing its route towards Amsterdam and is currently located west of Paris at an altitude of FL300.
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