The pilot, acting cautiously, landed the plane safely in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The airline issued a statement stating that all passengers and crew are safe and the aircraft is undergoing a technical inspection.
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New Delhi: Air India flight from San Francisco to Delhi faced a major commotion on Monday when a technical fault was suspected during the flight. The pilot, acting cautiously, landed the plane safely in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The airline issued a statement stating that all passengers and crew are safe and the aircraft is undergoing a technical inspection.
Air India flight number AI174 took off from San Francisco for Delhi on November 2. The plane was scheduled to reach Delhi via Kolkata, but due to a suspected technical problem en route, the pilot decided to take a precautionary landing in Mongolia. According to a flight tracking website, the Boeing 777 aircraft was in Mongolia. The airline stated that the plane is currently held at Ulaanbaatar Airport for inspection.
Passenger Safety and Management
An Air India spokesperson stated that upon landing, all passengers were safely disembarked. The airline has made arrangements for food and accommodation for the passengers. A technical team is on site and conducting a detailed inspection of the aircraft to determine the exact cause of the problem. The spokesperson added that every effort is being made to ensure the passengers are reaching their destination as soon as possible.
Air India's Official Statement
In a statement, Air India stated that the pilots of flight AI174 identified a potential technical issue during the flight and, for safety reasons, decided to land in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The airline added that no emergency occurred during the flight. The aircraft will be allowed to fly again after the investigation is complete.
Investigation and Further Action
Although the airline did not disclose the number of passengers, it was reported that all passengers were safe. An expert team is currently examining the aircraft's systems to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. This incident occurs at a time when the safety of international flights is increasingly being questioned and airlines are being advised to adhere to stricter technical standards.
