Flight Bound for Edinburgh Diverts to Aberdeen after Engine Shutdown
An Edinburgh-bound flight diverted to Aberdeen this morning when the pilot was forced to shut down one of the engines.
A warning light came on in the cockpit of the Loganair service from Sumburgh on Shetland.
A spokesman for the airline said: “Flight BE6992 carrying 28 passengers and three crew left Sumburgh at 7.40am for Edinburgh Airport.
“A warning indicator light came on and the captain took the decision to shut down one engine as a precaution and divert to the nearest airport.
“The Saab 340 aircraft landed safely at Aberdeen Airport at 8.40, where it was met by emergency services as is standard procedure.
“Arrangements are being made to take the passengers on to their original destination.”