
Guwahati-Kolkata flight returns midway due to snag, lands safely
The flight, carrying 49 passengers, landed safely at the airport, and the emergency status was lifted after that, officials said.
"Passengers were safely deboarded and assisted by terminal staff," confirmed an LGBIA spokesperson.
The emergency was declared at 13:42pm, mobilizing fire brigades, ambulances, and other emergency services. The flight landed without incident at 14:27pm, and the emergency was called off 13 minutes later.
Alliance Air has launched an internal investigation to determine the cause of the issue.
In the 70-seater ATR-72, 49 passengers were on board, an Alliance Air spokesperson said, clarifying, "Alliance Air flight 9I756, operating on the Guwahati-Kolkata route, encountered a technical issue mid-air. As a precautionary measure and in adherence to standard safety protocols, the aircraft safely landed at Guwahati airport."
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The airline assured that safety protocols were strictly followed, and the aircraft underwent regular maintenance checks. Meanwhile, alternative travel arrangements are being coordinated for the affected passengers, with LGBIA staff on standby to provide support. Airport operations remain unaffected, with safety as the top priority, officials stated.
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