Air travel doesn’t always promise a smooth ride; a sudden technical glitch can hit you mid-journey. Something like this happened recently with an Air India flight. The Air India flight operating from Mumbai to Bengaluru faced a technical issue shortly after take-off. Read on to know more!
Air India Flight Faces Technical Issue
On Thursday, March 9, Air India flight AI 2812, an Airbus A320neo, was about to depart from Mumbai at 2:05 AM for Bengaluru. However, the flight faced a slight delay and took off at around 2:15 AM, but within minutes, the situation became unusual, and the crew had to act fast.
As per Hindustan Times, the pilots reported a mid-air issue and declared a “PAN PAN” call over the radio. But what is PAN PAN? This signal is used when there is an urgent situation, but not an immediate life-threatening emergency. Soon after, the aircraft turned back towards Mumbai.
What Happened During The Flight?
According to the authorities, the flight landed back at Mumbai airport at around 2:35 AM. Hindustan Times reported that one official said passengers noticed unusual signs during take-off. There were reports of a sound and visible sparks at that time. Some passengers also reported being soaked during the take-off phase. Engine number 2 reportedly stalled during the flight, and because of this, the crew didn’t take any chances and decided to turn the aircraft back to Mumbai.
The flight was carrying 47 passengers at the time of the incident. As soon as it returned, airport officials activated a local standby alert. To everyone’s relief, the aircraft landed safely at Mumbai airport without any further trouble.
Air India later confirmed the situation and added that the crew followed all standard safety procedures and handled everything in a controlled manner. It also confirmed that the aircraft was sent for a detailed technical check, as per routine safety norms.
After the landing, Air India arranged an alternate aircraft for the passengers. This replacement flight was scheduled and eventually took off at around 4:45 AM to continue the journey to Bengaluru.
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