An Air Busan passenger flight heading to Tokyo from Gimhae International Airport returned due to a malfunction in the fuel control system. The flight was delayed by approximately 6 hours and 40 minutes while a replacement aircraft was arranged.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Flight BX717 departed Gimhae Airport at 8:20 a.m. on November 2. During the flight, a defect in the fuel control system was detected, prompting the return.
At the time, the aircraft was flying over the East Sea, and it safely returned to Gimhae Airport for precautionary measures. There were about 200 passengers on board.
After the return, Air Busan replaced the aircraft, and the flight departed for Tokyo around 3 p.m., approximately 6 hours and 40 minutes later than originally scheduled.
To minimize inconvenience for passengers due to the delay, Air Busan provided food and beverage vouchers at the airport.
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