Delhi-Paris Air India flight returns to Delhi over runway debris sighting
Delhi-Paris Air India flight returns to Delhi over runway debris sighting
Delhi-Paris sector Air India Flight AI143, on Friday returned to Delhi shortly after take-off.
The Delhi return decision was made following information from the Delhi Air Traffic Control (ATC) on suspected tyre debris sighted on the runway after departure.
The statement added that aircraft AI143 is undergoing essential safety checks in Delhi and the airline is making alternate arrangements to ensure all passengers reach their destinations without further delays.
Air India Spokesperson added that they regret the inconvenience caused to passengers, but as always, safety of all on board is Air India’s foremost priority.
According to reports, the aircraft, which had more than 200 passengers onboard, apparently suffered a tyre burst.
Reportedly, Tyre disruptions have been posing increasing disruptions of flight services. Earlier in the month, a Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight’s tyre burst at the time of landing on July 4. The SG-17 flight which was coming from Dubai reached the Kochi airport safely despite the tyre burst.
An MS643 EgyptAir jetliner, which took off from Cairo international airport on May 28, upon landing at King Abdulaziz International Airport in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah, blew out a tyre. However, no casualties were reported.
In an other incident, DGCA has imposed a penalty of ₹30 lakh on IndiGo due to four tail strikes incidents in a time period of six months.
A tail strike occurs when the tail or empennage of an aircraft hits the ground or any other stationary object during take-off or landing.
DGCA carried out a special audit of Indigo airlines, and reported “certain systemic deficiencies” in the airline documentation pertaining to operations/training procedures and engineering procedures.
News input KV Raman
