Transport Thai Lion Air Flight Aborts Flight at Kolkata Due to Technical Snag

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of IANS India via X

 

In a dramatic turn of events, a Thai Lion Air flight destined for Bangkok was forced to abort a flight early today, returning to its parking bay at Kolkata Airport due to a significant technical issue.

 

Flight TLM243, carrying 130 passengers and seven crew members, had just commenced its taxi from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport when a critical problem with the aircraft's flaps was detected. Flaps are essential for controlling lift and stability during take-off and landing.

 

The incident unfolded shortly after the Airbus departed its parking spot at 2.35 am UTC (9.35 am Thailand time) on 8th July. Within minutes, the alert pilots contacted air traffic control, urgently requesting a return. The plane was swiftly guided back to stand 34 and came to a stop at 2.43 am.

 

A spokesperson from the Airports Authority of India explained, “Thai Lion landed at Kolkata Airport at 1.23 am UTC from Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok with 151 passengers. After taking push back, it reported a technical problem and requested return to bay. All 130 departing passengers were safely deplaned.”

 

While there were no injuries, the unexpected disruption left passengers anxious and stranded in the terminal. The airline promptly cancelled the flight for the day, prioritising passenger safety.

 

An airline official stated, “The safety of passengers is paramount. All guests were provided with hotel accommodation and meals while we worked to resolve the issue.”

 

Technical teams have been tasked to thoroughly inspect the aircraft before it resumes service.

 

As frustrated travellers awaited updates on rebooking, airline representatives apologised for the inconvenience. One passenger recounted, “I’m glad they caught the problem before take-off. But it was still frightening to hear something was wrong while we were already moving.”

 

In the meantime, travellers have been advised to contact the airline’s customer service for rebooking assistance or refunds. Passengers expressed mixed feelings, with many grateful for the cautious approach but eager to reach their destinations.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-08

 

 

[billd766]

A good decision by the pilot and the flight crew. Better to return to the stand than not being able to take off and run out of runway and crash whilst trying. The pilot seems to want to be an old pilot, and not a bold pilot suffering from "press-on-itis". 

[treetops]

Yet flightradar shows it as apparently flying normally.

 

 

 

I suspect this was Saturday's flight which appears to have been delayed to Sunday morning and shows as "Unknown" in the pic as it flew as TLM243D instead of SL243.

[Will B Good]

Three people were seriously hurt in a rush to occupy 11A

[hotchilli]

No flaps no take-off... passengers should be grateful the Captain was following safety procedures.

Better it happens on the ground than nearer to God.

[mikeymike100]

So a 'flaps problem. would be a maintenance issue?

It doesn't say specifically what the problem was, but probably not being able to extend the flaps to their correct position for take off??

Thai Lion Air would be responsible for its own aircraft upkeep though!

 

[PETERTHEEATER]

21 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Technical teams have been tasked to thoroughly inspect the aircraft before it resumes service.

Was there much delay while teams with tools and test equipment were flown in from Thailand?😋

[MarkyM3]

An Airbus cunningly disguised as a 737-800....