US EditionKochi-Delhi Air India Flight Aborts Takeoff, MPs on Board Share Ordeal: ‘Felt Like Flight Skid on Runway’
Flight AI 504 was delayed over an hour after a technical issue aborted takeoff, prompting safety concerns from an onboard MP, officials said.
- Air India flight AI504 from Kochi to Delhi aborted its takeoff on August 17 after a technical problem was identified as the aircraft was beginning to take off, leading to the flight being rescheduled for a later departure that night.
- The incident occurred when the pilot applied a sudden brake as the flight gathered speed, making the aircraft unusable for travel and necessitating a change of aircraft.
- Passengers, including MPs Hibi Eden and Jebi Mather who shared that the aircraft felt like it skidded on the runway, disembarked and received support from ground staff while the airline arranged alternative transport.
- Cochin International Airport Limited and Air India stated the flight’s new departure time as 1:00 a.m., with passengers expected to shift to another aircraft around then and safety remaining a top priority.
- The event highlights ongoing challenges for Air India with last-minute technical and maintenance issues causing flight delays and cancellations, prompting the airline to issue apologies and assurances about fleet safety checks.
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Delhi-bound Air India flight aborts take off in Kochi, MP on board says, 'Felt like flight skid on runway'
An Air India flight from Kochi to Delhi, scheduled for the early hours of Monday, was unexpectedly delayed after the aircraft aborted takeoff due to a technical issue and returned to the bay, officials said. Among the passengers on board was Lok Sabha MP and Congress leader Hibi Eden. Details about the number of passengers on board the flight could not be immediately ascertained. A Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) spokesperson said that a…
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