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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Air India pilot suffers medical emergency before take-off: AI2414 Bengaluru-Delhi flight delayed, standby crew deployed
Representational AI image NEW DELHI:A pilot assigned to operate Air India flight AI2414 from Bengaluru to Delhi on Friday had a medical emergency shortly before take-off, the airline said. The pilot was taken to a nearby hospital and is currently stable but remains under medical observation, according to an Air India spokesperson. As a result, the flight was delayed and was later operated by another pilot from the crew. "Our immediate priority is to assist the pilot and his family to ensure his speedy recovery," the airline said. This incident comes weeks after the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad on 12 June, which claimed 275 lives. In the days following the crash, several other Air India-related incidents have come to light. Just 38 hours after the Ahmedabad crash, a Vienna-bound Boeing 777 wide-body aircraft from Delhi experienced a stall warning shortly after take-off in the early hours of 14 June. The situation was brought under control, and the flight landed safely. On June 17, the airline cancelled six international flights, citing a combination of operational reasons and precautionary aircraft inspections initiated by India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
Snag On Air India Delhi-US Flight, It Is Cancelled During Fuel Stop In Vienna
An Air India flight from Delhi to Washington was halted at Vienna and cancelled subsequently after an "extended maintenance task" was identified during refueling in the Austrian capital, an airline spokesperson said on Thursday. Flight AI 103, which took off at 12.45am on Wednesday and was scheduled to reach Washington at 8.45pm on Thursday, was cancelled in Vienna and all the passengers were rebooked on alternative flights to Delhi. Alternatively, the passengers were offered full refunds based on their preferences, an airline spokesperson said. The developments, according to the spokesperson, came as the aircraft made a "planned fuel stop" in Vienna. "During routine aircraft checks, an extended maintenance task was identified, which required rectification before the next flight and, thus, additional time for completion," the spokesperson said. "Due to this, the Vienna to Washington, DC leg was cancelled, and passengers were disembarked... Consequently, flight AI104 from Washington, DC to Delhi via Vienna was also cancelled, and the affected passengers have been rebooked on alternative flights to Delhi or offered full refunds based on their preferences," the spokesperson added. On June 14, a Vienna-bound Air India flight lost altitude soon after it took off from Delhi - the plane dropped 900 feet mid-air. Both pilots have now been off-rostered pending the outcome of the investigation, the airline said. The incident happened two days after a London-bound Air India plane crashed seconds after it took off from Ahmedabad airport.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Air India flight plunged 900ft after takeoff in terrifying mid-air incident
Two pilots have been grounded following the worrying incident which came a matter of days after the doomed Air India flight to London Gatwick crashed after take off An Air India flight from Delhi to Vienna experienced a sudden 900ft drop moments after takeoff just days after a deadly crash in Ahmedabad. The June 14 incident prompted a full-scale investigation and the grounding of both pilots. Flight AI-187, a Boeing 777, departed Indira Gandhi International Airport at 2.56 am a fortnight ago, and landed safely in Vienna after a nine-hour journey. However, moments after takeoff, the aircraft triggered multiple cockpit alerts—including stall warnings and repeated 'Don't sink' proximity alarms, raising serious safety concerns. Air India confirmed that the pilots acted swiftly to stabilise the aircraft despite challenging weather conditions. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) was immediately informed, and data from the aircraft's flight recorders has since been retrieved for analysis. Pending the outcome of the investigation, both pilots have been taken off duty, according to local media reports. The DGCA has also summoned Air India's Head of Safety for an explanation and launched a detailed audit of the airline's operations. This incident occurred just 38 hours after another Air India tragedy: a London-bound Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, killing nearly 270 people. A recent DGCA safety audit flagged recurring maintenance lapses and poor fault rectification across Air India's fleet. Earlier this month, several flights reported technical issues, prompting the aviation regulator to begin a comprehensive review of the airline's base in Gurugram. The audit, which began on June 23, covers flight planning, scheduling, rostering, and the Integrated Operations Control Centre (IOCC). As investigators examine whether weather, mechanical failure, or pilot error contributed to the Vienna-bound flight's altitude loss, the findings could lead to stricter oversight and changes in operational protocols. This weekend it was revealed that Air India investigators are probing whether the tragic plane crash could have been caused by sabotage. Only one passenger, British man Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, survived the crash on June 12, which happened shortly after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off from Ahmedabad in western India. The plane, with 52 Brits on board, was bound for London Gatwick. An investigation was immediately launched after the tragedy - and the Indian government has now revealed investigators are looking into sabotage as a possible cause. Murlidhar Mohol, the country's Minister of State for Civil Aviation, said: "The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has begun a full probe. It is being assessed from all angles, including any possible sabotage." There has previously been speculation of potential sabotage, but this is the first time officials have formally acknowledged they are looking into it as a possible cause of the crash. On Thursday, the country's civil aviation ministry said investigators had begun analysing data extracted from the black boxes of the plane. The data is crucial as it will help shed light on the cause of the crash. "These efforts aim to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the accident and identify contributing factors to enhance aviation safety and prevent future occurrences," the ministry said. The probe is being carried out by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, or AAIB, with support from the US National Transport Safety Board. Indian investigators recovered the black boxes from the wreckage site a couple of days after the crash. These boxes - which are typically orange, not black - are considered the most important pieces of forensic evidence following a plane crash. There are typically two sturdy devices, the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder. The black boxes were flown from Ahmedabad to the national capital, New Delhi, in an Indian Air Force aircraft amid tight security early this week. The investigation could take weeks or months.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Morning news wrap: IAF landing ground used in three wars illegally sold; Telangana factory blast toll rises to 35 & more
A World War II-era IAF airstrip, once used in three wars, was illegally sold in 1997 using forged papers, an FIR has now been filed after 28 years. In Telangana, the death toll from the Sigachi chemical plant blast has climbed to 35, with many workers still missing. In Punjab, a farmer missing for nine days was found in Pakistan's custody after reportedly crossing the border. At the UN, EAM S Jaishankar called for global unity against terrorism and warned against using terrorists as proxies. IAF airstrip illegally sold in 1997, FIR filed after 28 years Congratulations! You have successfully cast your vote Login to view result A World War II-era airstrip, once used by the Indian Air Force during the 1962, 1965, and 1971 wars, was allegedly sold off in 1997 through forged documents. The sale, carried out by a woman and her son with the help of revenue officials, has come under fresh scrutiny 28 years later. An FIR has now been registered against Usha Ansal and her son Naveen Chand in connection with the case. Read full story : Death toll rises to 35, many still missing The death toll in the Sigachi Industries chemical plant explosion in Telangana's Medak district has risen to 35. Several workers remain missing, and many others have been injured. Rescue teams are still working through the debris of the collapsed multi-storey building as officials fear the number of casualties could increase as the search continues. Read full story Boeing 777 gets stall warning on takeoff, 38 hours after AI 171 crash Just 38 hours after the AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad, a Vienna-bound Air India flight faced a mid-air scare with stall and don't sink warnings immediately after takeoff from Delhi. Fortunately, the pilots quickly took corrective action and stabilized the aircraft, allowing the flight to continue safely to its destination. Read full story Missing Punjab farmer found in Pakistan custody after 9 days Amritpal Singh, a 23-year-old farmer from Punjab's Ferozepur district, who had been missing for nine days, has been located in the custody of Pakistani authorities. He is believed to have crossed the Zero Line near Rana Panjgrain village. Upon learning of his disappearance, the BSF contacted Pakistan Rangers and requested an FIR be registered at the Guru Harsahai police station on June 22. Read full story At UN, Jaishankar urges global unity against terror, slams proxies Congratulations! You have successfully cast your vote Login to view result EAM S Jaishankar, speaking at the inauguration of a digital exhibition at the UN, urged the global community to take a firm stand against terrorism. Emphasizing zero tolerance, he stated there should be 'no impunity to terrorists,' 'no treating them as proxies,' and 'no yielding to nuclear blackmail." Read full story
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
38 hours after AI 171 crash: AI Boeing 777 got 'stall, ground proximity & don't sink warning' on take off from Delhi
NEW DELHI: Yet another Air India wide body aircraft had a close shave within 38 hours of the deadly June 12 AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad. Immediately after taking off from Delhi in the early hours of June 14, a Vienna-bound Boeing 777 got stall warning. It also got ground proximity warning system's (GPWS) don't sink caution, asking pilots not to lose altitude as the aircraft operating as AI 187 had witnessed altitude loss of about 900 feet during climb. Luckily, pilots recovered the aircraft from this precarious situation and safely proceeded to the destination. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is probing the incident; have already summoned AI's head of safety for this case and both the pilots have been taken off flying duty pending the investigation. According to flight tracking sites, the B777 (VT-ALJ) took off at 2.56 am on June 14 in bad weather. Delhi was witnessing a thunderstorm that time. 'The aircraft was involved in an inflight occurrence of stick shaker and GPWS caution. Soon after takeoff, stick shaker warning and GPWS don't sink caution appeared. Stall warning came once and GPWS caution came twice. There was an altitude loss of around 900 feet during climb. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Subsequently, the crew recovered the aircraft and continued the flight to Vienna,' said officials aware of the incident. Stick shaker refers to the control column on the flight deck shaking and making a noise to indicate something is not right and that the pilots' attention to the situation is urgently required. In this case the pilots did that and saved the day. The flight landed safely in Vienna after 9 hours and 8 minutes. After this technical halt in Europe necessitated by longer routes taken these days due to enroute airspace closures, the aircraft then proceeded to Toronto with another set of crew members. However, the flight report for Delhi-Vienna sector only had the 'stick shaker due turbulence after takeoff mentioned and not the other occurrences in detail,' said officials. When authorities examined the B777's flight data recorder (DFDR), possibly as part of the enhanced surveillance ordered by the DGCA after AI 171 crash, the other occurrences of GPWS don't sink caution and stall warning appearing came to light, they say. An AI spokesperson said: 'Upon receipt of the pilot's report, the matter was disclosed to DGCA in accordance with regulations. Subsequently, upon receipt of data from the aircraft's recorders, further investigation was initiated. The pilots have been off-rostered pending the outcome of the investigation.' Both the pilots have been off rostered (taken off flying duty) pending investigation. The regulator has taken a very stern view on the June 14 incident. It is learnt AI head of safety was summoned on this issue. Following AI 171 crash, the DGCA had on June 17 raised 'concern regarding recent maintenance-related issues' reported by Air India and directed the airline to strictly focus on safety while 'strengthen(ing) internal coordination across engineering, operations, ground handling units.' Multiple industry insiders said: 'Old Air India (PSU time) did not have comfortable planes running on time but safety was never an issue. Now planes, at least the narrow body fleet, are better but passengers are apprehensive about safety after the terrible AI 171 crash. The new management and the new owner need to win back passenger and employee trust at the earliest by doing all it takes."
