A Lufthansa Airlines flight traveling from Munich to Ben-Gurion International Airport was forced to turn around and return to Germany on Thursday, 13 Nissan. Reportedly, there were many Israelis on board, presumably returning home for Pesach.

Reports state that one of the plane’s engines malfunctioned, compelling the decision to turn around.

According to an NRG News report, among the Israelis on board was MK (Machane Tzioni) Ksenia Svetlova.

It is reported a large bang was heard when the engine cut off shortly following takeoff. Svetlova told Israeli news that there was fear among passengers, some of whom screamed.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)