A SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Patna experienced a technical problem shortly after takeoff. The pilot then requested permission to land the plane again at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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A SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Patna experienced a technical snag shortly after takeoff on Thursday morning. Flight number SG 497 took off from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) at 9:41 am, but within minutes, the pilot detected a serious technical glitch in the system. Concerned for the safety of the more than 180 passengers on board, the pilot immediately informed Air Traffic Control (ATC) and requested permission for an emergency landing. Upon receiving permission, the plane was diverted back to Delhi Airport.
Landing again after a 25-minute flight
After approximately 25 minutes of flight, the plane landed safely, bringing relief to passengers and airport staff. The airport’s fire unit and emergency medical team were already deployed at the scene. All passengers were safely evacuated after landing, and no injuries were reported. The airport administration immediately parked the plane in the technical bay and a specialist team initiated an investigation. Preliminary investigations suggest a malfunction in an engine sensor, although the company’s technical team has stated that an official cause will be revealed only after a detailed investigation. A statement issued by the airline stated, “The flight landed safely. Passenger safety is our top priority. An alternative flight has been arranged to transport them to Patna.” The airline apologized to passengers for the inconvenience.
DGCA orders investigation into the incident
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has requested a report on the incident and ordered an investigation. This is the third instance in the last two months where a SpiceJet flight has been forced to return mid-flight due to a technical problem. Two months ago, a Boeing plane bound for Srinagar, carrying over 200 passengers, had to make an emergency landing in Delhi. In August, another flight bound for Dubai had to make an emergency landing at Ahmedabad Airport after experiencing technical problems shortly after takeoff from Surat.
Cases of technical malfunctions have increased in the last six months
More than 15 cases of technical malfunctions involving airlines have been reported across the country in the last six months. Most of these incidents have involved Boeing and Airbus aircraft belonging to private airlines. In June, an Indigo flight from Chennai to Jaipur was forced to make an emergency landing in Hyderabad due to a mid-air engine problem. In July, a GoFirst flight from Mumbai to Goa was forced to return after reporting a cabin pressure failure. Several similar incidents were reported in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Kolkata in August and September, where timely alertness by pilots averted a major disaster.
DGCA orders investigation into incident
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has requested a report on the incident and ordered an investigation. It is worth noting that this is the third such incident in the last two months involving a SpiceJet flight that has had to return mid-air due to a technical malfunction. Two months ago, a Boeing plane bound for Srinagar, carrying over 200 passengers, had to make an emergency landing in Delhi. In August, another plane bound for Dubai had to make an emergency landing at Ahmedabad Airport after experiencing technical problems shortly after takeoff from Surat.
Incidents of Technical Failures Rise in the Last Six Months
Over 15 airline-related technical failures have been reported across the country in the last six months. Most of these incidents involved Boeing and Airbus aircraft belonging to private airlines. In June, an Indigo flight from Chennai to Jaipur had to make an emergency landing in Hyderabad due to a mid-air engine problem. In July, a GoFirst flight from Mumbai to Goa had to return due to a cabin pressure failure. Several similar incidents occurred in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Kolkata in August and September, where timely pilot alertness averted major disasters.
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