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Mumbai, India: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has issued its preliminary report on July 21, 2025 runway excursion involving an Air India Airbus A320-neo at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, offering the first official account of what caused the aircraft to veer off course upon landing. According to the report, Air India flight AI 2744 was operating from Kochi to Mumbai with 182 people on board including two pilots and five cabin crew when it touched down during heavy rainfall but failed to stay on the runway centerline. Investigators said the aircraft’s right-hand main wheels and nose gear entered the grassy area adjacent to the runway before the crew was able to steer it back onto the paved surface. Despite the excursion, the aircraft maintained control and continued taxiing under its own power to parking bay K5L, where passengers disembarked safely. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew. The AAIB report detailed significant damage to the aircraft’s undercarriage and engine cowling. Three main tyres numbers 2, 3, and 4 were found deflated with cut marks, likely caused by contact with uneven ground. The right engine fan cowl showed cuts on both sides, while investigators also noted grass ingestion in both main landing gear assemblies and the nose landing gear. The report highlights adverse weather conditions as a contributing factor. Mumbai was experiencing intense monsoon rainfall at the time of landing, which likely reduced runway friction. Airport officials briefly suspended operations following the incident to conduct runway inspections, after which flight movements resumed. Air India deployed maintenance teams to tow the aircraft to its hangar for detailed inspection and repairs. The final investigation report is yet to be released.

AAIB Preliminary Report Notes Adverse Weather in Air India Mumbai Runway Excursion

Aviation Today News Desk / September 9, 2025

Mumbai, India: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has issued its preliminary report on July 21, 2025 runway excursion involving […]

New Delhi, India: A Delhi-to-Indore Air India flight AI2913 made a precautionary return to Indira Gandhi International Airport shortly after takeoff on Sunday after the cockpit crew received a fire indication in the aircraft’s right engine. According to Hindustan Times, the pilots acted immediately, declared an emergency, and shut down the affected engine following standard safety protocols. They then requested priority landing clearance from Air Traffic Control and safely brought the aircraft back to Delhi, where fire and rescue teams were on standby as a precaution. Air India confirmed that all passengers and crew members disembarked safely. The airline arranged an alternate aircraft so passengers could continue their journey to Indore with minimal disruption. The affected aircraft has been grounded for a detailed engineering inspection to determine the cause of the fire indication. Air India also notified the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which is expected to review the incident as part of its routine safety oversight. The incident comes a month after an Air India Express flight bound to Doha from Calicut International Airport returned a couple of hours after take-off due to a technical fault.

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Air India Indore Bound Flight AI2913 Safely Returns to Delhi After Engine Fire Alert

Aviation Today News Desk / September 1, 2025

New Delhi, India: A Delhi-to-Indore Air India flight AI2913 made a precautionary return to Indira Gandhi International Airport shortly after

Srinagar, India: A SpiceJet aircraft on a Delhi–Srinagar route executed a safe emergency landing at Srinagar International Airport on the afternoon of August 29, 2025, following a sudden cabin pressure alert that required immediate action. The flight, designated SG 385, was carrying 205 passengers, including four infants, along with seven crew members. Despite a rapid descent caused by a cabin altitude warning, the pilot handled the situation effectively and made multiple landing attempts before safely touching down at 3:27 pm. Upon receiving the emergency request, airport authorities declared emergency arrangements as a precaution. Fortunately, the aircraft landed without incident, and all passengers disembarked normally, with no medical assistance needed for anyone on board. A spokesperson for SpiceJet confirmed the sequence of events in a statement: the cabin altitude warning triggered a rapid descent during approach, prompting crew members to follow standard operating procedures. The captain then requested a priority landing as a precaution, and the plane landed safely with no injuries or medical issues reported. This incident adds to a string of technical irregularities faced by Indian carriers in recent months. A Dubai-bound IndiGo flight from Surat was forced into an emergency landing at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday morning after the aircraft developed a technical snag. Similarly, an IndiGo Delhi–Goa flight, 6E 6271, was diverted to Mumbai under full emergency protocol after one of its engines failed mid-air.

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SpiceJet Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Srinagar After Mid-Air Cabin Pressure Alert

Aviation Today News Desk / August 30, 2025

Srinagar, India: A SpiceJet aircraft on a Delhi–Srinagar route executed a safe emergency landing at Srinagar International Airport on the

Hyderabad, India: An Alliance Air flight bound from Hyderabad to Tirupati was cancelled on Sunday following two successive technical faults, according to official statements from the airline and corroborating media sources. The aircraft departed from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, heading toward Tirupati. Shortly after takeoff, it encountered a technical anomaly and was immediately redirected back to the bay for mandatory engineering checks halting its journey before it even got underway. After the initial fault was addressed and the aircraft deemed safe to proceed, the plane developed a second technical issue. This recurrence proved more complex, delaying repairs and ultimately rendering continued operation of this sector impractical. Alliance Air opted to cancel the flight in the interest of maintaining operational integrity and minimizing downstream disruptions. “The aircraft again developed another snag for which rectification took a little longer than expected. Due to this, and in order to avoid further disruption of flights, this sector had to be cancelled,” the airline stated. The decision aligns with standard industry protocol during technical setbacks placing passenger safety above schedule adherence. Alliance Air’s fleet includes 18 ATR 72-600s, 2 ATR 42-600s, and a HAL Do-228 aircraft, which serve regional routes such as Hyderabad–Tirupati. This incident follows a similar episode earlier in the week. On August 20, another Alliance Air flight from Guwahati to Kolkata made an unscheduled emergency landing due to a technical fault, though all passengers were safely deboarded.

Airlines

Alliance Air Hyderabad-Tirupati Flight Cancelled After Back-To-Back Technical Issues

Aviation Today News Desk / August 26, 2025

Hyderabad, India: An Alliance Air flight bound from Hyderabad to Tirupati was cancelled on Sunday following two successive technical faults,

Boston, United States: An American Airlines flight to Philadelphia was forced to return to Boston Logan International Airport on Sunday evening after the crew declared a mayday due to multiple system malfunctions, according to federal regulators and air traffic control recordings. The flight, identified as American Airlines Flight 2616, departed Boston Logan at approximately 6:45 p.m. on August 17, 2025, en route to Philadelphia. About ten minutes after departure, the captain radioed a mayday, citing significant automation failures. In audio captured by LiveATC.net, the pilot said: “We’ve had multiple failures including navigation and automation. We’ve lost the autopilot, lost the auto-thrust, and have a disagreement between both flight management systems.” The aircraft involved was a 2013 Airbus A321-211, carrying about 200 passengers and more than three hours of fuel. Flight-tracking data showed the jet circled briefly before returning to Logan, where it landed safely at approximately 7:30 p.m. local time. No injuries were reported. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the emergency. In a statement the agency said: “The crew of American Airlines Flight 2616 declared an emergency and returned to Logan International Airport after reporting multiple flight system issues. The aircraft landed safely.” American Airlines attributed the problem to a maintenance issue. “The aircraft landed under its own power and has been taken out of service for inspection,” a spokesperson told People. The airline added that passengers were rebooked on later flights. The emergency comes amid heightened attention on airline reliability. In a comparable case last month, a United Airlines Boeing 787 operating Flight 108 declared a mayday after experiencing engine failure shortly after takeoff from Washington Dulles. The aircraft dumped fuel and circled before landing safely. The FAA confirmed it has launched an investigation into the American Airlines incident. The aircraft remains out of service pending inspection.

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American Airlines A321 Declares Mayday After Multiple System Failures, Diverts to Boston

Aviation Today News Desk / August 21, 2025

Boston, United States: An American Airlines flight to Philadelphia was forced to return to Boston Logan International Airport on Sunday

Sydney, Australia: A training flight ended in a dramatic emergency landing on Sunday afternoon when a light aircraft carrying a flight instructor and a student pilot crash-landed on the Mona Vale Golf Course in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Both men survived with minor injuries, according to emergency officials. The aircraft, identified as a Piper Cherokee, went down shortly after 2:00 p.m. during a scheduled training flight. Witnesses told ABC News Australia that the plane lost height quickly before skidding across the golf course, tearing off its landing gear and damaging one wing before coming to rest on the green. Paramedics confirmed that both occupants, an instructor and his student, each believed to be in their 50s, managed to exit the wreckage without assistance. One suffered minor facial cuts while the other was treated for shock. Both were transported to Royal North Shore Hospital, where they remain in stable condition. Nearby golfers rushed to the scene moments after the crash, providing initial assistance before emergency services arrived. Eyewitnesses described the landing as “hair-raising” but credited the instructor’s quick decision-making for avoiding a far more serious tragedy. The Piper Cherokee had departed Camden Airport and was heading south towards Wollongong when engine trouble was suspected mid-flight. Investigators believe the pilot attempted to divert but was forced to make an emergency landing, selecting the golf course as the safest available option. Video footage shared by multiple outlets,shows the aircraft gliding at low altitude before impacting the turf and skidding across the fairway. The landing gear collapsed on impact, and debris scattered across the course. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) confirmed it had been notified and is gathering preliminary evidence. However, it is not yet clear whether a full on-site investigation will be launched.

Aircraft Crashes

Flight Instructor and Student Survive Aircraft Crash on Mona Vale Golf Course, Sydney

Aviation Today News Desk / August 18, 2025

Sydney, Australia: A training flight ended in a dramatic emergency landing on Sunday afternoon when a light aircraft carrying a

Taipei, Taiwan: A UPS Boeing 747-8F freighter, operating as flight 5X61 from Hong Kong to Louisville via scheduled stops in Taipei and Anchorage experienced a dramatic and potentially serious incident while attempting to land at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) amid severe weather from Typhoon Podul. The incident has triggered concern among aviation observers and gone viral on social media. The aircraft encountered intense gusty winds linked to the typhoon, leading to two aborted landing attempts. On its third approach, the No. 4 engine pod located on the outer section of the right wing struck the runway, generating a burst of sparks and visibly damaging the nacelle. According to the Aviation Safety Network, UPS flight 5X61 began its first approach to the runway around 7:20 p.m. local time. The pilots aborted the approach to runway 05L and executed a go-around, before scraping the engine during the second attempt. Finally, around 8 p.m., the aircraft touched down and completed its rollout despite the damage. Footage of the incident spread quickly online, prompting widespread attention. The visual captured not only the spark-filled impact but also the challenging weather conditions faced by the crew. With Typhoon Podul battering Taiwan, airlines had already canceled or delayed hundreds of flights, and questions are being raised over whether UPS flight 5X61 should have diverted earlier rather than attempt multiple landings in dangerous conditions. Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration is expected to launch a formal investigation, reviewing flight data and cockpit recordings to determine the sequence of decisions that led to the runway strike. Until inspections are complete, the aircraft will remain grounded in Taipei. Operational disruption was significant, 180 departures and 141 arrivals were delayed at Taipei that day.

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UPS 747 Cargo Jet Damaged After Engine Pod Scrapes Runway in Taipei Typhoon Landing Try

Aviation Today News Desk / August 16, 2025

Taipei, Taiwan: A UPS Boeing 747-8F freighter, operating as flight 5X61 from Hong Kong to Louisville via scheduled stops in

Atlanta, United States: A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330‑900neo en route from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport on Wednesday after encountering significant turbulence shortly after reaching cruising altitude, resulting in 25 injuries among passengers and crew. Flight DL56 departed Salt Lake City at approximately 4:45 p.m. local time with 275 passengers and 13 crew members aboard About 40 minutes into flight, while cruising at around 37,000 to 38,000 feet over Wyoming, the aircraft abruptly climbed roughly 1,000 feet, then dropped nearly 2,300 feet within 90 seconds Pilots declared a medical emergency and diverted the aircraft to MSP, landing safely at around 7:45 p.m. local time. Emergency medical teams and airport fire crews were staged at the gate. Seven crew members and 18 passengers were taken to nearby hospitals for evaluation and treatment. By Thursday morning, Delta confirmed that all hospitalized individuals who shared their status had been released. Passengers described chaos inside the cabin during the incident. Eyewitnesses recounted that service carts were launched into the ceiling, and unbelted travelers were thrown violently into the air before falling back to the cabin floor. A passenger told ABC affiliate KSTP, “If you didn’t have your seat belt on they hit the ceiling and then fell to the ground, the carts also hit the ceiling and people were injured,” adding that it happened multiple times and was extremely frightening. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the event, Delta reiterated that safety is its top priority and that its Delta Care Team is working directly with affected travelers to meet their needs. The airline also stated that passengers will be able to complete their journey to Amsterdam on a dedicated flight scheduled for Thursday evening This incident comes amid a growing body of evidence linking turbulence-related injuries to climate-driven changes in atmospheric dynamics. A 2023 analysis by the University of Reading found that severe turbulence over the North Atlantic increased by 55% between 1979 and 2020, attributed to stronger wind shear and shifts in jet stream patterns. Aviation experts warn that such conditions may become more frequent, raising concerns about in‑flight safety.

Incidents

Delta Flight A330 Makes Emergency Landing After Severe Turbulence Injures 25 Onboard

Aviation Today News Desk / August 1, 2025

Atlanta, United States: A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330‑900neo enroute from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was forced to make

Newark: A FedEx Express cargo plane made an emergency landing on Saturday, 1st March 2025 at Newark Liberty International Airport after a bird strike caused one of its engines to catch fire | Aviation Today

Emergency Landing, Incidents

Bird Strike Sparks Fire on FedEx Cargo Plane, Forcing Emergency Landing in Newark

Aviation Today News Desk / March 4, 2025

Image credits: A collage featuring a screenshot from a video on X by (nojumper) and Wikipedia Newark: A FedEx Express

USA: A Delta Air Lines flight returned to Atlanta on Monday morning after smoke was detected inside the cabin, prompting an emergency evacuation upon landing. The Boeing 717, operating as Flight 876, was en route to South Carolina with 99 passengers and crew members when the pilot made the decision to turn back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around 8:30 a.m | Aviation Today

Incidents, United States

South Carolina-Bound Delta Flight Made Emergency Landing After Smoke Was Detected

Aviation Today News Desk / February 25, 2025

Picture credits: AirNavRadar USA: A Delta Air Lines flight returned to Atlanta on Monday morning after smoke was detected inside

Emergency Landing

AAIB Preliminary Report Notes Adverse Weather in Air India Mumbai Runway Excursion

Air India Indore Bound Flight AI2913 Safely Returns to Delhi After Engine Fire Alert

SpiceJet Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Srinagar After Mid-Air Cabin Pressure Alert

Alliance Air Hyderabad-Tirupati Flight Cancelled After Back-To-Back Technical Issues

American Airlines A321 Declares Mayday After Multiple System Failures, Diverts to Boston

Flight Instructor and Student Survive Aircraft Crash on Mona Vale Golf Course, Sydney

UPS 747 Cargo Jet Damaged After Engine Pod Scrapes Runway in Taipei Typhoon Landing Try

Delta Flight A330 Makes Emergency Landing After Severe Turbulence Injures 25 Onboard

Bird Strike Sparks Fire on FedEx Cargo Plane, Forcing Emergency Landing in Newark

South Carolina-Bound Delta Flight Made Emergency Landing After Smoke Was Detected

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