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A flight departing from Tenerife North Airport bound for Madrid was forced to return to the Canary Islands yesterday, Thursday, following the detection of a technical issue on board. The incident occurred as the aircraft was exiting Canarian airspace.
The flight crew reported the problem to air traffic control, prompting a coordinated response to ensure the aircraft’s safe return. Controllers swiftly arranged for the plane to divert to Gran Canaria Airport, where direct clearance was granted for landing.
The aircraft touched down without incident on runway 03L and vacated the runway normally, according to official reports. No injuries or further complications were reported.
While the exact nature of the technical issue has not been disclosed, the prompt actions of the crew and air traffic authorities ensured the safety of all passengers and crew on board.