Hyderabad: An Air India flight carrying 109 passengers returned to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad on Friday after developing a technical fault shortly after take-off. The pilot detected the problem within five minutes and diverted the aircraft back to the airport. All passengers escaped safely following the Air India emergency landing.
After noticing the technical issue, the pilot alerted air traffic control (ATC) and requested permission to return to Shamshabad. The crew then brought the aircraft back and completed an emergency landing. The pilot’s prompt response helped ensure the safe return of everyone on board.
Air India emergency landing prompts technical inspection
Following the landing, engineering and technical teams began inspecting the aircraft to identify the fault. Airport officials also initiated an inquiry into the cause of the technical problem.
The incident ended without reported injuries among the 109 passengers. Meanwhile, technical teams continued examining the aircraft to determine what caused the fault shortly after departure.