An Embraer 195-E2 of KLM Cityhopper bound for Belgrade turned around over Germany this morning and returned to Schiphol. According to a KLM spokesman, the aircraft had a technical defect. It is the third KLM aircraft within 11 days that had to return to Schiphol due to technical problems.
The flight departed this morning at 10:00 am from Schiphol’s Aalsmeerbaan towards Belgrade in Serbia. Just across the border above Germany, the crew turned back to Amsterdam. Around 11 a.m., the Embraer landed again on the Polderbaan at Schiphol. The aircraft did not have to be met by emergency services, such as the fire brigade.
According to a KLM spokesperson, the aircraft had a technical defect. It is unknown what happened to the device. It is clear that it had nothing to do with the engines of the Embraer.
Stubborn problems
Part of KLM Cityhopper’s Embraer 195 fleet has been grounded for months. The aircraft cannot be deployed due to persistent problems with the engines. To make up for the shortage, KLM leases aircraft from other airlines.
One running engine
A KLM aircraft also returned to Schiphol yesterday. There were also ‘technical problems’ then. This concerned a Boeing 777-300ER that was on its way to Sao Paolo (Brazil), but turned over over the United Kingdom. According to the site The Aviation Herald the Boeing had flown back to Schiphol with only one engine running.
Door not closed
On Sunday 30 April, a KLM Cityhopper Embraer 195-E2 bound for London over the North Sea also returned to Schiphol. According to The Aviation Herald the crew was not sure if the doors were closed properly.
“The safety of our crew and passengers is paramount in our operation,” says KLM about problems with flights to Sao Paolo and Belgrade. The passengers for the flight to Brazil departed with a different aircraft last night with a six-hour delay. Another aircraft will also be used for the flight to Belgrade today.