Air India: Major accident during landing in Bengaluru, plane stopped after hitting the runway

There was an atmosphere of chaos at Bengaluru Airport on Thursday when a technical glitch came to light during the landing of a passenger flight arriving from Delhi (Air India). As soon as the plane touched down, the officers and airport The commotion increased among the staff. As soon as information about the incident was received, the investigation process was started and the passengers were evacuated safely.

There was definitely relief from the safety of the passengers on board the plane, but after the incident, activities remained intense at the airport for a long time. The airline team remained active to provide alternative arrangements to passengers and inform them about flight cancellations.

Rear part hit runway during landing: Air India

According to the information, during the landing of Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru, the rear part of the plane hit the runway. It was reported that the tail of the aircraft touched the ground, after which the aircraft was immediately stopped for investigation as a precautionary measure.

all passengers safe

At the time of the incident, there were a total of 179 people on board the plane, including the pilot and cabin crew. It is a matter of relief that no passenger or crew member was injured. All the passengers were evacuated safely by the airline and further arrangements were started.

flight returning to delhi canceled

This plane was to return from Bengaluru to Delhi, but after the incident the flight was canceled (Air India) due to security reasons. Airline officials said that the plane will not be allowed to fly until a complete technical inspection is done.

team formed for investigation

The airline said that a team of experts will thoroughly investigate the entire matter. Alternative travel arrangements are also being made for the passengers present at Bengaluru Airport. The airline apologized for the inconvenience and said that the safety of passengers and employees is the first priority.

Wake turbulence is believed to be the reason

According to preliminary information, the cause of the incident is believed to be wake turbulence. Officials say a large cargo plane had taken off before the plane landed. In such a situation, small or other aircraft can be affected due to the strong vortices formed in the air. During this time, the pilots had decided to go around at the last moment.

What is wake turbulence?

When a big plane takes off, waves of rapidly rotating (Air India) air are formed behind its wings. These are called wake turbulence. These vortices remain in the air for some time and can affect the balance of other aircraft. Its danger is considered high especially at the time of landing and takeoff.