Air India Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Snag Detected Mid-Air
Date
1/4/2023 10:52:49 AM
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) An Air India flight bound for Paris was forced to return to New Delhi on Wednesday after a snag was detected midair.
The flight carrying 210 passengers landed safely at the airport, said the national carrier.
A senior Directorate General of Civil Aviation official explained that the aircraft turned back due to a 'slats drive' snag message. The aircraft landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, following which authorities ordered an inquiry into the incident.
The emergency landing happened at 2:25 pm, added the official, due to a flap issue. The flight took off at 1:28 pm.
It had 210 passengers on board when the emergency was declared, all of whom are safe.
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