Mumbai: Air India Flight on Sunday made an emergency landing that was travelling from Mumbai to Bhopal after reporting a technical snag mid flight.
According to airport officials, the aircraft that was carrying 175 passengers, landed safely at Bhopal airport at 3.20 pm.
Air Traffic Control was alerted by the flight that was identified as AI 633 about the issue while enroute. Following this, emergency procedures were initiated to ensure safety of all on board.
Safety Protocols Activated
As soon as snag was reported , officials confirmed that all prescribed safety protocols were activated immediately. Coordination was established between Air Traffic Control, airline ground staff, the central industrial security force, and the airport’s fire and rescue team.
Air India-"The crew operating flight AI633 from Mumbai to Bhopal on 26 April decided to make a precautionary landing at Bhopal due to a suspected technical issue as per standard operating procedure. The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew disembarked. The aircraft…
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2026
Due to the quick response the aircraft landed without any major accident. This resulted in zero injuries, bringing relief to not just crew members but also passengers.
Return Flight Cancel
While the incoming flight landed safely, the return journey from Bhopal to Mumbai was cancelled. Around 178 passengers who were scheduled to travel on the return leg were affected by the disruption.
Airport authorities and airline officials are expected to make alternative arrangements for the passengers who were stranded due to the disruption. Further details regarding the nature of the technical issue are awaited.
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