ISTANBUL- Turkish Airlines (TK) flight from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) diverted to Manchester Airport (MAN) on July 28 after the crew reported a technical issue during the transatlantic journey.
The Turkish Airlines (TK) Boeing 777-300ER landed safely at Manchester Airport (MAN), where it was met by airport fire and rescue vehicles as a precaution. Airport officials later confirmed the issue had been resolved and passengers disembarked normally.
Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts to Manchester
Turkish Airlines flight THY1GJ, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER registered TC-JJR, departed Istanbul for Toronto on July 28 before diverting to Manchester instead of continuing across the Atlantic.
According to flight tracking data, the aircraft performed several holding patterns over the North Sea before turning toward Manchester.
The flight’s track indicates the aircraft likely conducted a fuel dumping procedure before landing, a standard safety measure used by some widebody aircraft when they need to reduce weight for an unscheduled landing.
The aircraft touched down safely at Manchester Airport at approximately 7:30 p.m. local time without further incident.
Emergency Services Responded as a Precaution
Upon arrival, multiple Manchester Airport fire and rescue vehicles were positioned alongside the runway to support the aircraft during landing. Such emergency responses are standard operating procedures whenever an aircraft reports a technical problem or requests priority handling.
Despite the precautionary deployment, the landing was completed safely, and no injuries or onboard emergencies were reported.
Passengers remained on board until the aircraft reached its parking stand, where they later disembarked normally.
Airport Confirms Technical Issue Was Resolved
A spokesperson for Manchester Airport confirmed that the aircraft landed safely after experiencing a technical issue.
The airport stated that the issue was subsequently addressed and all passengers left the aircraft without any complications.
No additional information regarding the nature of the technical issue has been released by either Manchester Airport or Turkish Airlines.
Flight tracking records show the aircraft departed Istanbul Airport (IST) as scheduled before diverting during its westbound journey.
The aircraft remained over the North Sea for a period while performing multiple circuits, a pattern commonly associated with fuel dumping or operational troubleshooting before an overweight landing.
After resolving the issue, the flight departed Manchester Airport at 9:34 PM local time and arrived safely at Toronto Pearson Airport at 11:42 PM local time.
The aircraft involved in the incident is Boeing 777-300ER registered as TC-JJR. Further, it is a 12-year-old aircraft powered by two GE90 engines.
| Flight | Airline | Aircraft | Registration | Route | Diversion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THY1GJ / TK17 | Turkish Airlines (TK) | Boeing 777-300ER | TC-JJR | Istanbul (IST) to Toronto (YYZ) | Manchester (MAN) |
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