Synopsis
An Air India flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi, carrying Congress leader K C Venugopal and other MPs, was diverted to Chennai due to a suspected technical issue and adverse weather. Venugopal expressed concern over the incident, prompting Air India to clarify that the diversion was precautionary and safety protocols were followed, refuting claims of a near-miss during landing.
ANI KC Venugopal Following the precautionary diversion of an Air India flight operating from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi due to a suspected technical issue and given the weather conditions, Congress leader K C Venugopal took to social media platform X urging DGCA and the ministry of civil aviation to investigate the matter.
The flight, which was carrying Congress leader and Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee K C Venugopal and a few other MPs, was diverted to Chennai.
Venugopal termed the incident as frightening, saying, “Air India flight AI 2455 from Trivandrum to Delhi — carrying myself, several MPs and hundreds of passengers — came frighteningly close to tragedy today.”
“What began as a delayed departure turned into a harrowing journey. Shortly after take-off, we were hit by unprecedented turbulence. About an hour later, the Captain announced a flight signal fault and diverted to Chennai,” he added.
Venugopal said that the plane circled around Chennai airport for about two hours before attempting to land, only to find another flight on the same runway.
“For nearly two hours, we circled the airport awaiting clearance to land, until a heart-stopping moment during our first attempt — another aircraft was reportedly on the same runway. In that split second, the Captain’s quick decision to pull up saved every life on board. The flight landed safely on the second attempt,” he said in the post.
“We were saved by skill and luck. Passenger safety cannot depend on luck.
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