Fuel shortage forces Passion Air flight bound for Takoradi to return mid-air to Accra

A domestic flight operated by Passion Air was forced to return to Accra shortly after takeoff due to what passengers have described as a shocking case of fuel shortage mid-air.

The flight, which departed Kotoka International Airport on Saturday, May 31, around 6:20 a.m. and was en route to Takoradi, reportedly turned back just 15 minutes into the journey. According to a passenger aboard the aircraft, the crew initially gave no clear explanation for the abrupt turnaround.

However, upon landing, passengers were allegedly informed that the aircraft did not have enough fuel to reach its destination — a revelation that has sparked alarm and concern social media.

“A whole commercial flight with insufficient fuel?” the passenger wrote in disbelief. “We boarded at 6:20am, took off, and barely 15 minutes later they told us we had to return to Accra. No explanation until we landed — then they said there wasn’t enough fuel to get to Takoradi.”

Just had the most terrifying experience with a domestic flight in Ghana. We boarded at 6:20am, took off and barely 15 minutes in, they announced we had to turn back to Accra. No clear reason.

— theladybaaba (@lady_baaba) May 31, 2025

The alleged fuel shortage has raised serious questions about the safety protocols and operational checks followed before takeoff.

As of now, Passion Air has not released an official statement to clarify the cause of the mid-air return or address the fuel shortage claims.

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