Lahore-Jeddah flight makes emergency landing, avoids major incident

A Serene Air flight from Lahore to Jeddah narrowly avoided disaster after making an emergency landing due to an engine malfunction shortly after takeoff, Express News reported.

According to local media reports, flight ER821, which had already been delayed for eight hours, experienced severe engine vibrations soon after departing from Allama Iqbal International Airport. The cockpit crew immediately detected the issue and alerted air traffic control (ATC), requesting emergency landing clearance.

ATC authorities granted immediate permission, and the pilot safely landed the aircraft back at Lahore airport. More than 200 passengers were deboarded and moved to the waiting area while engineers began inspecting the aircraft for technical faults.

Preliminary investigations confirmed engine failure, prompting Serene Air’s management to arrange an alternative flight for the stranded passengers.