Air India Express' Delhi Bound Flight Diverted to Lucknow After Technical Snag
The aircraft landed safely and emergency teams found no smoke, while investigators plan further checks to determine the cause.
- On Thursday, Air India Express flight IX 1253 from Varanasi to Delhi diverted to Lucknow Airport at 8:52 am after a smoke indication was detected in the aircraft's aft cargo compartment.
- Emergency response teams inspected the aircraft immediately after landing, finding no trace of smoke despite the sensor alert that prompted the precautionary diversion.
- All 155 passengers and crew members remained safe throughout the incident, with authorities reporting no injuries during the emergency landing or subsequent inspection at Lucknow.
- Authorities are conducting further checks on the aircraft to determine the specific cause of the smoke indication, with the technical investigation continuing.
- This incident follows a separate security event on August 16 at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, where passenger Kamleesh Rai's pistol discharged during a weapons check, injuring two AAICLAS screeners.
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Delhi-Bound Flight Lands In Lucknow After Smoke Alarm Goes Off
An Air India Express flight from Varanasi to Delhi made a precautionary landing at Lucknow airport Thursday morning allegedly after a smoke detection alarm went off in the aircraft's cargo hold, sources said.
Air India Express' Delhi bound flight diverted to Lucknow after technical snag
Air India Express flight AIX 1253 from Varanasi to Delhi was diverted to Lucknow. The diversion occurred as a precautionary measure after the crew detected a technical issue. The aircraft landed safely in Lucknow, and all passengers received refreshments upon arrival. Arrangements are being made on priority for an alternative aircraft.
Air India Express Flight AIX 1253 Diverted to Lucknow After Smoke Alert, 155 Passengers and Crew Safe | 📰 LatestLY
An Air India Express flight traveling from Varanasi to Delhi was forced to make a precautionary diversion to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow on Thursday morning after experiencing a technical issue mid-air. 📰 Air India Express Flight AIX 1253 Diverted to Lucknow After Smoke Alert, 155 Passengers and Crew Safe.
Air India Express flight to Delhi makes emergency landing in Lucknow after smoke suspicion in cargo hold
Air India Express flight IX 1253 landed safely at Lucknow Airport at 8:52 am after the smoke indication was reported. The airport emergency response team promptly inspected the aircraft but found no visible signs of smoke.
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