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Full Emergency Declared as Malaysia Airlines Flight Lands Safely in Chennai

Published: 7 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

A Malaysia Airlines flight travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah was diverted to Chennai Airport after a technical issue involving one of its engines. A full emergency was declared, and the aircraft landed safely with 186 people on board.

Key Takeaways

The reported issue involved Engine No. 2 of flight MH156. Emergency response teams were activated at Chennai Airport, while airline engineers and technical teams began assessing the aircraft after landing. Airport operations continued normally.

Sources

Moneycontrol, New Indian Express