TUI Boeing 787 Engine Fire Forces Emergency Landing in Cancun
A TUI flight bound for Manchester was forced to make an emergency landing after experiencing an engine fire shortly after departing Cancun, Mexico. Passengers aboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner reported hearing a loud bang and seeing flames from the right-hand engine. The flight crew declared an emergency and safely returned the aircraft to Cancun International Airport. TUI confirmed a technical issue was responsible for the incident and has apologized to passengers. The pilots and cabin crew have been praised by those on board for their calm and professional response.
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