A Malaysia Airlines flight bound for Colombo, Sri Lanka made a turn back early Sunday after takeoff, flight tracking sites showed, international media reported.
According to Flightradar24, Malaysia Airlines MH179 was circling above Malacca Strait shortly after taking off late Saturday.
"MH179 is returning to Kuala Lumpur after 2 hours of fuel burn to reduce landing weight," it said.
"MH 179 landed safely back at Kuala Lumpur airport. The reason for the return is not known at the moment," it twitted later.
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According to Flightradar24, Malaysia Airlines MH179 was circling above Malacca Strait shortly after taking off late Saturday.
"MH179 is returning to Kuala Lumpur after 2 hours of fuel burn to reduce landing weight," it said.
"MH 179 landed safely back at Kuala Lumpur airport. The reason for the return is not known at the moment," it twitted later.
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from Malaysia airline Facebook
Malaysia Airlines' flight MH179 from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on 9 May 2015 made a turnback to KLIA due to a disruptive passenger.
The intoxicated passenger started harrassing Malaysia Airlines' crew shortly after the flight was airborne. Due to his big body size, other guests had to assist the crew to restraint the passenger.
To ensure safety and comfort of those onboard, the commander of the flight made a decision to make a turnback. Upon arrival in KLIA, the disruptive passenger was handed over to the authority.
MH179D then departed Kuala Lumpur for Colombo on 10 May 2015 at 10:06am.
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