A KLM Boeing 737-800 operating flight KL1164 from Bergen to Amsterdam diverted to Billund after an engine malfunction sent smoke into the cabin. The crew continued on single-engine power before landing safely in Denmark with no injuries.
The aircraft, registered PH-BXY, reportedly heard loud explosions from the right engine before the diversion. KLM arranged a replacement aircraft, overnight accommodation and rebooking for passengers, limiting the operational disruption. Preliminary indications point to internal engine components dislodging, but the final cause remains unconfirmed.
For operators, the event is another reminder that smoke events drive immediate diversion decisions and aircraft-on-ground exposure.