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Passenger opens emergency exit door on Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight, held

Passenger opens emergency exit door on Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight, held

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A passenger has been arrested for allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit of a Batik Air flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi, damaging a window panel and threatening fellow passengers and cabin crew during the journey, police said on Thursday, reported the PTI. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encounters turbulence, passengers injured

Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encounters turbulence, passengers injured

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An Air India flight operating from Phuket to Delhi encountered a brief episode of turbulence during its journey on Monday, causing a temporary change in altitude and leaving a small number of passengers and crew members with minor injuries. The airline said flight AI2379 landed safely at Delhi airport and all passengers and crew members disembarked without further incident. Air India described the incident as a brief turbulence-related event that resulted in a momentary change in altitude. “Air India confirms that flight AI2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi on 4 August, experienced a brief in-flight turbulence-related event during cruise, resulting in a momentary change in altitude,” an Air India spokesperson said. “The aircraft landed safely in Delhi and all passengers and crew have safely disembarked,” the spokesperson added. Passengers with minor injuries shifted for medical evaluation The airline said there were no reports of serious injuries following the turbulence. However, a small number of passengers and crew members sustained minor injuries and were taken to a medical facility at the airport for precautionary examination and …

Training aircraft crash-lands in UP's Kasganj, pilot safe; DGCA begins probe

Training aircraft crash-lands in UP's Kasganj, pilot safe; DGCA begins probe

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A Cessna 152 training aircraft operated by Chetak Aviation crash-landed in a field in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj on Monday during a solo training flight, officials said. The aircraft, bearing registration VT-AFB, had taken off from Aligarh for a routine solo flying exercise. According to preliminary information, the woman pilot was rescued and did not suffer serious injuries. No casualties or injuries on the ground have been so far reported. Aircraft landed in a field The aircraft came down in an agricultural field in Kasganj after experiencing difficulties during the flight. Further details about the extent of damage to the aircraft have not yet been released. The DGCA is expected to submit its findings after completing the investigation. Incident under investigation The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has stated that it is investigating the circumstances that led to the crash landing. Officials are likely to examine the aircraft, weather conditions and other technical factors to determine the cause of the incident. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented …

Pilots' body challenges AI171 crash findings, cites electrical failure theory

Pilots' body challenges AI171 crash findings, cites electrical failure theory

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The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has challenged the official explanation behind the crash of Air India Flight AI 171, claiming that fresh simulator tests suggest a major electrical failure and not deliberate action by the pilots that may have caused the disaster, as per IANS. Addressing a press conference, FIP President Captain C.S. Randhawa alleged that investigators overlooked critical technical evidence and excluded experienced aviation experts from key parts of the investigation. Official report blamed pilot actions The government’s interim report into the June 12, 2025 crash near Ahmedabad airport had concluded that the flight crew manually cut off fuel to the aircraft’s engines, leading to a loss of power shortly after take-off. According to the report, the aircraft’s ram air turbine (RAT) — an emergency backup power system — deployed four seconds after the fuel supply was cut. Simulator tests raise questions However, the pilots’ federation said it recently carried out simulator tests using the same weight, balance and weather conditions as the ill-fated flight. According to Randhawa, the results do not match …

Swiss flight aborted take-off in Delhi after engine failure, 6 injured: AAIB

Swiss flight aborted take-off in Delhi after engine failure, 6 injured: AAIB

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The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Sunday released its preliminary report into the serious incident involving a Swiss International Air Lines flight that suffered an engine failure during take-off at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on April 26.  According to the report, SWISS flight LX147 from New Delhi to Zurich was forced to abort take-off at around 1:27 am after the aircraft’s left-hand engine failed during the take-off roll. The AAIB has classified the occurrence as a “serious incident” that resulted in injuries to six people. The Airbus A330-343 was carrying 245 people, including 232 passengers and 13 crew members. Investigators said the flight crew rejected take-off after the failure of Engine No. 1 at a speed of around 106 knots. The pilots immediately informed air traffic control and sought emergency assistance. The crew later reported hearing a “loud bang” and observed a large flame coming from the left-hand engine. The aircraft also veered to the left before the pilots managed to bring it to a safe stop on the runway. Following the incident, …

IndiGo Bengaluru-Chennai flight evacuated after smoke detected during taxiing, airliner responds

IndiGo Bengaluru-Chennai flight evacuated after smoke detected during taxiing, airliner responds

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An IndiGo flight scheduled to operate from Bengaluru to Chennai was evacuated on Tuesday after smoke was detected in the aircraft while it was taxiing towards the runway for departure. The incident involved flight 6E 6017, and the evacuation was carried out immediately. IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Chennai evacuated after smoke noticed before take-off. (Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times)) In a statement, an IndiGo spokesperson said all passengers and crew members were safe and had been shifted back to the terminal. “On 26 May 2026, while IndiGo flight 6E 6017 from Bengaluru to Chennai was taxing out to runway for departure, smoke was noticed in the aircraft. In the interest of safety, an immediate evacuation was carried out and all the relevant authorities were informed. All customers and crew are safe and have been moved to the terminal, where they are being attended to by our teams to ensure their well-being. An alternate aircraft has been arranged to operate the flight which will depart shortly and refreshments are being served to the customers to ease …

SpiceJet Flight From Mumbai Makes Emergency Landing In Kolkata After Engine Failure | India News

SpiceJet Flight From Mumbai Makes Emergency Landing In Kolkata After Engine Failure | India News

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Last Updated:November 10, 2025, 07:13 IST SpiceJet flight SG670 from Mumbai to Kolkata made an emergency landing at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport after an engine snag. SpiceJet flight SG670 from Mumbai to Kolkata made an emergency landing at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport after an engine snag. A SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Kolkata made an emergency landing late Sunday night after one of its engines reportedly developed a technical snag mid-air. Flight SG670, which was carrying more than 170 passengers, landed safely at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at around 11:38 p.m., after the pilot declared a full emergency. Airport officials confirmed that all passengers and crew members were safe. News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in …