Rahul Gandhi's Delhi-Lucknow Flight Makes Go-Around Due to Weather, Lands Safely Later: Report
Passengers panicked after the pilot aborted the first landing because of gusty winds, and the Air India flight completed a safe second approach.
- On Tuesday, Air India flight AI-1717 aborted its landing at Amausi Airport in Lucknow while carrying Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition, but landed safely on a second attempt.
- Sources attributed the aborted landing to gusty winds that forced the pilot to discontinue the approach as the aircraft neared the runway. A go-around is standard procedure where pilots climb to safe altitude before re-attempting landing.
- Following the safe arrival, Gandhi began a two-day visit to Raebareli, where he is scheduled to meet local traders. Congress workers and district administration officials prepared for his engagement with constituents.
- Separately, the Bombay High Court refused to quash summons against Gandhi in a defamation case over remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Justice Borkar dismissed the petition but deferred proceedings, allowing Gandhi to approach the Supreme Court.
- On September 9, Gandhi will attend a meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee, continuing his engagement with constituents during his visit to the region.
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Rahul Gandhi's flight makes go-around before landing in Lucknow
Rahul Gandhi’s flight to Lucknow experienced a go-around due to weather conditions. The Air India flight landed safely after the initial approach was aborted. He was welcomed by party workers and leaders upon his arrival at the airport. Gandhi then travelled by road to his parliamentary constituency, Rae Bareli, where he will meet party workers and review development works during his visit.
Rahul Gandhi's Air India Flight AI-1717 Executes Go-Around in Lucknow Due to Gusty Winds Before Landing Safely | 📰 LatestLY
An Air India flight AI-1717 carrying Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi executed a safe second-attempt landing at Lucknow airport following an unstable approach caused by gusty winds. All passengers disembarked normally before Gandhi departed for a two-day constituency visit to Rae Bareli. Scroll below to know more. 📰 Rahul Gandhi's Air India Flight AI-1717 Executes Go-Around in Lucknow Due to Gusty Winds Before Landing Safely.
Rahul Gandhi's Air India flight performs go-around amid gusty winds at Lucknow airport
Air India flight AI-1717 carrying Rahul Gandhi had to abort its landing at Lucknow's Amausi Airport after a sudden jolt close to the runway. The pilot performed a go-around amid gusty winds, with the aircraft landing safely on its second attempt.
Rahul Gandhi's flight makes go-around in Lucknow, lands safely on 2nd attempt
Flight AI-1717, travelling from Delhi to Lucknow, aborted its first landing attempt at around 3.45 pm after the crew assessed the weather conditions. The aircraft landed safely about 10 minutes later, at 3.55 pm.
The Air India flight carrying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Delhi to Lucknow landed safely on its second attempt. The flight had to make a go-around during landing on Tuesday. According to Lucknow Airport sources, the plane failed to land on its first attempt due to strong wind pressure. The pilot then made a second attempt and landed safely. According to sources, Air India flight AI-1717 was flying from Delhi to Lucknow, with Rahul Gandhi …
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