An Alaska Airlines flight from Kansas City to Seattle was forced to turn around on Friday due to a suspected fuel leak.
The incident, which occurred half an hour after departing, led to the shutdown of one engine, forcing the pilots to immediately turn the Alaska Airlines Flight 291 to the Kansas City International Airport. The flight landed safely with no injuries reported.
Alaska Airlines apologized to the passengers and arranged alternative travel plans following the emergency landing.
Rapper Tech N9ne was one of the passengers on board. He shared his experience on Facebook after being informed of the potential fuel leak.
The Boeing 737-900 (registered as N302AS) remains on the ground for inspection and maintenance following the incident. The plane had to undergo multiple tests and repairs before heading back into the air.
The aircraft, built in June 2000, has accumulated over 67,000 flight hours and 28,000 flight cycles. The plane can board up to 178 passengers across two cabin classes, making it a relatively small aircraft.
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