Emergency landing allowed despite having aircraft on the runway, Air India clarified on the charge of Congress MPs

New Delhi

Several MPs, including Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, brought to New Delhi from Thiruvananthapuram to New Delhi, he escaped from being a victim of an accident when he was suddenly diverted to Chennai. In fact, when the crew came to know about a suspected technical fault due to bad weather on the way, he was diverted to Chennai but allegedly came there on the same runway. After this the flight was again lifted in the air. The airline has confirmed that the flight number AI2455 landed safely in Chennai and the aircraft would be investigated. As soon as the aircraft flew from Thiruvananthapuram Airport, it was hit by turbulance shortly after that. He was then diverted towards Chennai.

The aircraft took off from Thiruvananthapuram at 8 pm but was launched in Chennai at 10.35 pm. An Air India spokesman said, “The crew of AI2455, which flew from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi on August 10, changed its path towards Chennai due to suspicious technical problems and bad weather on the way. The aircraft landed safely in Chennai, where the aircraft will be investigated. We are sorry for the inconvenience of the affected passengers. They are making alternative arrangements to reach their destination as soon as possible. ”

Venugopal posted on the social media platform X and claimed that the journey had reached the tragedy frightening. He said that the flight was already late and after flying, he faced fast and unexpected turbulance. After about an hour, the captain gave information about the flight signal fault and divert the aircraft to Chennai.

According to the Congress MP, for about two hours the flight waited for clearance over Chennai Airport. In the first attempt, another aircraft was already present on the runway during the landing. At that time, the aircraft was pulled up and all the passengers were saved by the quick decision of the Captain. The flight landed safely in the second attempt. Venugopal said, “Both skills and luck saved us, but the safety of the passengers cannot depend on luck.”

Congress MP Manikam Tagore also shared

Congress MP Manikam Tagore also shared Venugopal’s post and wrote that he is “shocked and scared”. He said that AI 2455 flights were turbulance, flight signal fault and almost collision on the runway in Chennai. Tagging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu, he said that passenger safety cannot be left on luck and demanded immediate reply and action.

Air India clarified on the claim of Congress MPs

On this entire matter, Air India has issued a statement dismissing the claims of both MPs. The airline said, “Chennai diversion was a pre-prevention step, which was taken due to suspected technical issue and bad weather. In the first attempt, Chennai ATC directed Go-Around at the time of landing, but the reason was not to have any other aircraft on the runway.”

Air India further said that their pilots are trained to deal with such situations and all standard procedures were also followed in this flight. The company regretted the incident as an uncomfortable experience for the passengers and said that security is always their first priority.

Congress General Secretary described the journey as annoying

Congress General Secretary and MP KC Venugopal, who is aboard the aircraft, has described the incident as a annoying journey. He said in a post on social media X, “Air India flight number AI 2455 coming from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi -in which I was riding many MPs and hundreds of passengers -a dreadful tragedy reached. The delayed flight turned into a painful journey. Shortly after flying, we had to face unprecedented disturbances. About an hour after, we announced the aircraft and the aircraft was announced about the aircraft. Turned to the airport, waiting for the permission to land, we did not have a heartbreaking moment during our first attempt – there was another aircraft on the same runway.
Avoid luck and skill of pilot

According to KC Venugopal, the aircraft could avoid the fate of everyone and the skill and understanding of the pilot. He has demanded an inquiry into the incident to decide the accountability in the case. He further said, “We survived the skill and fate of the pilot. The safety of the passengers cannot depend on luck. I urge @DGCAIndia and @Moca_Goi to immediately check the incident, decide the accountability and make sure that such a lapse never happens again.”
Two aircraft allegations on runway rejected

Reacting to the post of KC Venugopal, Air India commented, “Dear Mr. Venugopal, we want to clarify that turning the flight towards Chennai was a precautionary technical problem and bad weather conditions. During the first attempt to land at Chennai Airport, the Go-ARORER was instructed by Chennai ATC, not the presence of a go-a round by Chennai ATC, not the presence of any other aircraft.”