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Originally published by KBC Top Storiestop
July 6, 2026
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Safety is our priority, says KQ after New York flight turns back
A Kenya Airways flight bound for New York was forced to return to Nairobi on Sunday evening after developing a technical fault mid-air. The airline described the turn-back as a precautionary safety measure, carried out in line with standard aviation procedures. Flight KQ 002D dep..
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A Kenya Airways flight bound for New York was compelled to return to Nairobi on Sunday evening due to a technical issue encountered mid-air.
- The flight, KQ 002D, experienced a "flight controls spoiler malfunction" while flying over Chad.
- Kenya Airways described the turn-back as a precautionary safety measure, prioritizing passenger and crew well-being.
- The airline has apologized to affected passengers and vowed to rebook them on the next available flight to New York.
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