A Delhi-Kolkata Air India flight was forced to abort takeoff at a staggering 155 km/h after a technical snag was detected mid-rollout. The incident took place on Monday evening, July 21, at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The aircraft, an Airbus A321 with 160 passengers on board, was scheduled to depart at 7:30 pm.
Pilot Hits Brakes, Avoids Takeoff
According to an NDTV report, the cockpit crew noticed the issue while accelerating on the runway. Acting swiftly, they informed air traffic control (ATC) and aborted the takeoff before the plane could leave the ground.
An airport official stated, “The flight promptly relayed the information and did not take off, moving back for taxiing.”
All Passengers Safe, Flight Rescheduled
The passengers were safely deboarded and offered assistance by ground staff. The flight, AI2403, was later rescheduled for departure.
An Air India spokesperson issued a statement:
“The cockpit crew decided to discontinue the take-off, following Standard Operating Procedures. The inconvenience caused to passengers due to this unforeseen disruption is sincerely regretted. At Air India, the safety and well-being of our passengers remain top priority.”
Same Day, Another Incident
Interestingly, this wasn’t Air India’s only scare of the day.
In another incident on July 21, an Air India flight from Kochi skidded off the runway while landing at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) amid heavy rains. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
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