Visakhapatnam Bound Air India Flight Turn Back To Delhi After Mid-Air Technical Glitch Detected

New Delhi: A Delhi-Visakhapatnam Air India flight was forced to turn back to the Delhi Airport due to a mid-air technical snag on Friday. According to reports, the incident occurred in the skies on October 24, when Air India flight AI 451, carrying passengers from Delhi to Visakhapatnam, was forced to abandon its journey and return to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.

As per reports, the Air India aircraft had barely begun its journey when the crew detected an anomaly with the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). Specifically, the APU had auto-shutdown mid-air, prompting the crew to attempt a restart. However, their efforts were in vain as the APU auto-shut down once again, leaving the crew with no choice but to divert the flight back to Delhi.

As a precautionary measure, the pilots returned the aircraft to Delhi, where it landed safely on the runway. Post-landing, the aircraft was taken off the active runway for further troubleshooting, ensuring the safety of all on board.

According to the Air India officials, the decision to return to Delhi was made with passenger safety as the top priority. “The crew of flight AI451, operating from Delhi to Visakhapatnam on 24 October, made a precautionary air-return to Delhi due to a suspected technical issue. The flight landed safely in Delhi, and the aircraft is undergoing necessary inspections," the Air India Spokesperson stated. 

"Our ground team at Delhi is providing immediate assistance to the passengers. Alternative aircraft has been arranged to fly the passengers to their destination at the earliest. At Air India, the safety and well-being of our guests and crew remain top priority,” the Air India official added. 

The airline provided alternative arrangements for passengers scheduled to travel to Visakhapatnam. As of now, the aircraft is undergoing thorough inspection and troubleshooting at Delhi Airport. 

Further details regarding the flight are awaited.