An Air India flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi, carrying KC Venugopal and many other passengers, was diverted to Chennai following a concerning incident. The flight, AI 2455, experienced significant turbulence shortly after departure. A flight signal fault was announced, leading to the diversion. Venugopal detailed the tense moments, including a two-hour wait for clearance and a near-miss during the first landing attempt when another aircraft was reportedly on the runway. The quick thinking of the captain was crucial in averting a potential catastrophe. Air India responded, explaining that the diversion was a precaution due to a suspected technical issue and poor weather, adding that the go-around was directed by Chennai ATC.
Air India Flight Suffers Emergency Diversion; KC Venugopal Describes Frightening Ordeal
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