An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar with 227 folks on board reported an emergency after encountering a hailstorm midair on Wednesday, however landed safely at 6.30 pm.
Srinagar:
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar carrying 227 folks on board encountered extreme turbulence midair attributable to a sudden hailstorm on Wednesday night, prompting the pilot to report an emergency to air visitors management. The flight, nevertheless, landed safely at Srinagar airport at 6:30 pm, officers confirmed.
The plane, working as IndiGo flight 6E 2142 (registration VT-IMD), bumped into dangerous climate whereas en path to Srinagar and was declared an “Aircraft on Ground” (AOG) after touchdown — a standing used for planes that require inspection earlier than additional operations.
“All aircrew and passengers are safe, and the aircraft has been declared AOG by the airline,” an official of the Airports Authority of India mentioned.
IndiGo additionally issued an announcement following the incident: “IndiGo flight 6E 2142 operating from Delhi to Srinagar encountered sudden hailstorm en route. The flight and cabin crew followed established protocol and the aircraft landed safely in Srinagar. The airport team attended to the customers after arrival of the aircraft, prioritizing their wellbeing and comfort. The aircraft will be released post necessary inspection and maintenance.”
The incident drew consideration to the unpredictable climate circumstances affecting flight operations within the area.
Read all of the Breaking News Live on Unicaus NEWS and Get Latest English News & Updates from Delhi
