What happened in sky above Tivat: Plane headed to Belgrade returns to airport, passengers weren't in danger

Photo: Tanjug/AIR SERBIA/Luka Filipovic

An Air Serbia plane, an Airbus 319, on the Tivat - Belgrade route returned to the airport in Tivat, Montenegro due to echnical problems, the company announced, adding that passenger's safety was not in jeopardy.

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According to some media reports, the passengers heard a loud bang shortly after takeoff, reminiscent of a lightning strike.

One passenger reportedly noticed sparks and that fuel was being released from the tank into the sea, while some eyewitnesses on the ground said they also saw smoke.

The plane landed safely in Tivat after a certain time, it has been confirmed for our portal.

"Today's Air Serbia flight JU 201 from Tivat to Belgrade returned to Tivat due to technical reasons and precautionary measures. The plane landed safely at the Tivat airport. Air Serbia regrets the inconvenience and is doing everything in its power to ensure that the flight resumes as soon as possible. The safety of the passengers was not threatened at any time. For more information, passengers are asked to call the Air Serbia Contact Center at 0800 111 528 from Serbia, +381 11 311 21 23 from abroad, visit our website airserbia.com or our social media pages. The safety of our passengers and cabin crew is of utmost imporance to Air Serbia," the company said.

(Telegraf.rs)