Air India Flight's Emergency Landing Amid Flashbacks of June Tragedy
Air India's Amritsar-Birmingham flight experienced an unexpected deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during the final approach, landing safely. The Boeing 787 was grounded as a precaution, leading to a cancellation of the Birmingham-Delhi flight. The incident echoes a previous crash of the same aircraft model.
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The operating crew of Air India's Amritsar-Birmingham flight faced an unexpected challenge as the Boeing 787's Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deployed during the final approach on October 4, a situation that would typically indicate engine failure. Fortunately, the aircraft landed safely, the airline confirmed on Sunday.
Following the incident, Air India cancelled its Birmingham-Delhi flight, grounding the aircraft for inspection to ensure safety and compliance. Despite the sudden activation of the RAT, all systems onboard were reported normal, with the flight completing a safe landing in Birmingham.
This occurrence resurfaces memories of a tragic Air India Boeing 787 crash in June, which resulted in 260 fatalities. India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) continues to investigate. The Bureau's preliminary findings indicate issues moments after takeoff, while Boeing has remained silent on the incident.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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