On Feb 16th 2026, a Corendon Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration 9H-TJB, performed a go-around on final approach to Nuremberg after the crew encountered a problem with the aircraft’s flaps.
Flight XR-6038 had departed Hurghada and was established on approach to runway 28 in Nuremberg when the flap issue prompted the pilots to discontinue the landing. The crew initiated a go-around and climbed to FL100, entering a holding pattern while they assessed the situation and completed the relevant checklists.
After troubleshooting and preparing for an alternative configuration landing if required, the aircraft positioned for a second approach to runway 28. The 737 landed safely approximately 50 minutes after the initial go-around.
Flap system irregularities can affect approach speeds, landing distance calculations, and aircraft handling characteristics, making a go-around the standard and safest response if the aircraft is not properly configured for landing.
As of about 26 hours after arrival, the aircraft remained on the ground in Nuremberg for further technical evaluation and maintenance action.
The event underscores the routine yet critical nature of go-arounds in modern aviation—decisive maneuvers that allow crews time and altitude to manage technical anomalies without compromising safety.
