Passengers aboard Nok Air flight DD176 faced extreme fear when their plane attempted to take off twice but failed on December 30 at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport.
The incident occurred just one day after a tragic Jeju Air crash involving a similar model resulted in 179 fatalities in South Korea.
A passenger described the mayhem, stating that the first takeoff attempt was alarming due to engine stalls, while the second attempt led to outright panic.
The captain confirmed an engine malfunction and returned the aircraft safely to the terminal, ensuring passenger safety.
Nok Air responded promptly, offering a replacement aircraft and apologizing for the delay, while the unsettling coincidence left travelers wary.