Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/08/2026
Level
Serious Incident
CategoryEngine Problem
Flight PhaseEn Route
Technical Issue Details
•The Airbus A321-271NX (EI-KGJ) suffered an engine malfunction during a flight from Astana (NQZ) to Frankfurt (FRA).
•The incident occurred during cruise flight while en route over Kazakhstan.
Outcome / Handling
•The flight crew declared a PAN-PAN urgency signal due to the technical issue.
•The crew decided to divert and landed the aircraft safely at Aktobe Airport (AKX).
Current Status
•No injuries were reported among the 93 passengers and 9 crew members on board.
•The aircraft taxied to its parking stand under its own power.
•A reserve aircraft was dispatched from Almaty to transport the passengers to Frankfurt.
Sourcetengrinews.kz
Flight Information
Flight NumberKC921
Flight Duration75 minutes