Air India Express Bengaluru–Gwalior Flight Has Close Shave During Landing, All Passengers Safe
Air India Express said a Bengaluru–Gwalior flight landed 'safely and uneventfully" on Saturday after performing a go-around at Gwalior Airport, but some passengers reportedly claimed the aircraft tilted to one side and shook violently during the first landing attempt.
According to those onboard, as per reports, the Boeing 737 descended at an unusually high speed on its second approach, causing panic among the 150 passengers, with some screaming in fear. Eyewitnesses alleged a possible technical issue with the aircraft, though the airline maintained there were 'no issues" and that the crew's actions were precautionary.
The flight, which arrived around 4 pm, continued its schedule after landing.
In an official statement, an Air India Express spokesperson said, 'One of our aircraft performed a go-around followed by a safe and uneventful landing at Gwalior. Our crew is trained to carry out a go-around as a precautionary measure when required. The aircraft subsequently operated as scheduled."
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Air India Express Bengaluru–Gwalior Flight Has Close Shave During Landing, All Passengers Safe
Air India Express said the pilot performed a precautionary go-around before a safe landing. Air India Express said a Bengaluru–Gwalior flight landed 'safely and uneventfully" on Saturday after performing a go-around at Gwalior Airport, but some passengers reportedly claimed the aircraft tilted to one side and shook violently during the first landing attempt. According to those onboard, as per reports, the Boeing 737 descended at an unusually high speed on its second approach, causing panic among the 150 passengers, with some screaming in fear. Eyewitnesses alleged a possible technical issue with the aircraft, though the airline maintained there were 'no issues" and that the crew's actions were precautionary. The flight, which arrived around 4 pm, continued its schedule after landing. In an official statement, an Air India Express spokesperson said, 'One of our aircraft performed a go-around followed by a safe and uneventful landing at Gwalior. Our crew is trained to carry out a go-around as a precautionary measure when required. The aircraft subsequently operated as scheduled." view comments First Published: August 16, 2025, 22:35 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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