With 158 passengers on board: Tunisian Airlines plane makes an emergency landing in Ajaccio due to technical malfunction

Heidi · Apr 3, 2025

With 158 passengers on board: Tunisian Airlines plane makes an emergency landing in Ajaccio due to technical malfunction

By R
| 3 avril 2025

An Airbus plane belonging to Tunisian Airlines, which was operating the flight between Tunis and Paris-Orly Airport, had to make an emergency landing this Wednesday morning on the runway of Napoleon Bonaparte Airport in Ajaccio, Corsica, due to a technical malfunction that occurred during the flight.
Incident Details
According to available information, the plane took off from Tunis-Carthage Airport at 7:50 AM with 158 passengers on board. While en route to Paris, the pilot reported a “start of an electrical malfunction, prompting an immediate change in the flight path to the nearest airport.
Safe Landing and Successful Evacuation
The pilot managed to execute a safe landing without any issues, and all passengers were evacuated safely once the plane came to a stop on the runway. The passengers were then gathered in the waiting area while awaiting further information concerning the continuation of their journey.
According to passenger testimonies, Tunisian Airlines provided sandwiches to the passengers while they awaited an alternative solution.
Passenger Transport via Air Corsica
To guarantee the passengers reached their final destination in Paris, the regional airline Air Corsica was called into action. A new Airbus plane was scheduled to depart for Paris-Orly Airport at 5 PM, as announced by Ajaccio Airport.
Meanwhile, the Tunisian Airlines plane remains at the airport for in-depth technical inspections.
Security Procedures Ensure Passenger Safety
This incident underscores the importance of strict safety procedures in civil aviation. Despite the inconvenience, the prompt response of the crew and coordination with local authorities contributed to ensuring the safety of all passengers without any injuries.