Holidaymakers were evacuated from their TUI flight when the plane landed moments after it took off due to safety concerns.
The aircraft was heading to Corfu when it was forced to make the landing after the flight is alleged to have been deemed 'too unsafe' to continue its journey.
Emergency services raced to the runway and worried passengers watched on as firefighters greeted the plane as it landed at Edinburgh airport.
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The incident, which occurred on Friday, May 26, saw travellers circle the Firth of Forth as the flight failed to gain enough height when taking off due to an alleged technical fault., EdinburghLive reports.
When the aircraft was grounded hero emergency services carried out safety checks and safely evacuated the passengers on board before escorting them to the terminal.
One passenger onboard the service said: "The flight was circling a large body of water then we had to go back to Edinburgh and land.
"We sat on the grounded plane for two hours before we were allowed off.
"The fire brigade was there waiting when we landed. Then they followed the plane to an area where it had parked far away from the terminal.
"They said it was a technical fault where the plane couldn't gain any more height to fly so it returned to Edinburgh.
"They checked the undercarriage of the plane with thermal imaging equipment once they were happy we were then bussed to the terminal but the plane stayed where it was."
An Edinburgh Airport spokesperson said: “Safety is paramount in aviation and our fire crews are highly trained and ready to respond to a range of incidents on the airfield as part of our standard operating procedures."
They added: “In this instance, the returning aircraft was overweight due to the amount of fuel on board, and crews responded to ensure safe arrival. Checks were carried out, no issues were found, and the incident was quickly stood down.”
TUI has also been approached for comment.
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