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Emergency Landing at Chennai Airport as Malaysia Plane Reports Engine Issue
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
September 7, 2026
04:11 PM
Chennai International Airport received an emergency call from a Malaysia Airlines Boeing operating flight MH156 after a technical problem was detected in its second engine. The airport declared a full emergency, deployed fire and rescue services, and secured a landing slot. The aircraft, carrying 186 people, completed a smooth touchdown and was cleared from the runway promptly. While the airport maintained normal traffic flow, airline technical teams began a thorough assessment of the engine to decide the next steps for the flight.
