Brussels Airlines flight returns to Accra after technical fault
Brussels Airlines flight SN278 returned to Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on Monday evening after developing a technical fault. The flight departed Accra at 6:06 p.m. en route to Lomé but experienced a technical problem while airborne. The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed the incident, stating, "As a precautionary safety measure, the flight crew elected to return to Accra, where the aircraft landed safely at 18:18."
The aircraft landed safely about 12 minutes after take-off, and no injuries were reported. The GCAA commended the flight crew for adhering to established safety procedures. Following the incident, Brussels Airlines cancelled Flight SN278 and is investigating the technical fault under the oversight of the GCAA. Affected passengers are receiving assistance from Brussels Airlines in accordance with the Ghana Civil Aviation (Economic) Directives, 2019, Part 2 - Consumer Protection. The GCAA reassured the public that Ghana's aviation safety and security oversight system remains robust.
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A Brussels Airlines flight departing from Accra encountered an unexpected issue shortly after takeoff, prompting a swift response from the flight
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