Sunday, January 26, 2025 In a dramatic turn of events, Turkish Airlines flight TK612 en route to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing back at Entebbe International Airport on Sunday morning, January 26, 2025. The incident underscores the critical importance of safety protocols in the travel and aviation industries and has made waves in travel news worldwide. The A333 aircraft, carrying 259 passengers and crew, departed Entebbe at 7:14 AM but encountered technical issues shortly after takeoff.
Following standard aviation safety procedures, the flight circled the Northern Kampala airspace for over three hours to reduce fuel to a safe landing weight. The aircraft successfully returned to Entebbe International Airport at 10:50 AM, ensuring the safety of all on board. For the latest travel news, travel updates and travel deals, airline news, cruise news, technology updates, travel alerts, weather reports, insider’ insights, exclusive interviews, subscribe now to the daily TTW newsletter .
“The precautionary measures taken are standard safety procedures in the aviation industry,” the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) stated. All passengers and crew were safely disembarked, highlighting the airline’s adherence to rigorous safety standards. While the exact cause of the emergency holding pattern remains unclear, initial reports from CAA corporate affairs head Vianney Luggya suggest “technical problems” were cited.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the.