06-05-2025
Bangkok to Moscow flight makes emergency landing
New Delhi: An Aeroflot flight en route from Bangkok to Moscow made an emergency landing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday evening after suspected fumes were reported in the cabin. The aircraft, operating flight SU273 , landed safely, and no injuries were reported, officials flight, carrying around 425 passengers, departed Bangkok at 1.40 pm (local time) and was scheduled to reach Moscow by 7 pm. "While mid-air, the pilot contacted Delhi Air Traffic Control and requested an emergency landing due to suspected fumes in the cabin. A full emergency was declared at 3.50 pm (IST)," said an airport plane landed at 4.30 pm (IST) and was moved to an isolation bay. "All passengers safely disembarked from the aircraft, which was shifted to an isolation bay. Airport ground and emergency staff were present during the landing as a precautionary measure," said the official. According to the fire department, they responded swiftly, dispatching three fire tenders and nearly 20 firefighters. Fortunately, there was no fire or incident in a statement said, "The departure from Delhi to Moscow is delayed due to a technical inspection of the aircraft. Currently, discussions are underway with the Indian immigration authorities regarding clearance for border crossing and accommodation arrangements for passengers at a hotel."This marks another in a series of emergency landings at IGI Airport. Last month, a Jeddah-Delhi flight with 404 passengers made an emergency landing due to a suspected flat tyre. In May 2023, an Air India Delhi-Bangalore flight returned mid-air after a fire warning. In July 2023, a Kolkata-bound flight turned back due to a technical issue. Similarly, on June 21, 2023, a Delhi-Dehradun flight returned to IGI following a technical glitch.
