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IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Kolkata

IndiGo flight 6E-237 made an emergency landing in Kolkata, India, on December 10th.

The Airbus A320-200N plane flying from Jaipur, India, was descending toward Kolkata, India, when the crew declared an emergency due to smoke in the cockpit and cabin.

The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.

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Jet Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Mumbai

Jet Airways flight 9W-697 had to return and make an emergency landing in Mumbai, India, on September 20th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Jaipur, India, but had to turn back after several passengers suffered nose bleeds and/or ear bleeds due to a sudden change in cabin pressure.

The plane landed back safely. Several passengers were checked by the medical teams at the airport and some were later taken to a hospital.

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Air India Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Jaipur

Air India flight AI-436 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Jaipur, India, on February 6th.

The plane flying from Bhopal to Delhi, India, was diverted due to poor weather conditions in Delhi. However, as the plane approached Jaipur, the crew requested a priority landing reporting low fuel indications.

The plane landed safely. All 122 passengers and 7 crew members remained unharmed.

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Engine Failure Prompts Air India Flight to Make Emergency Landing

airindia2Air India flight AI-019, form Delhi to Ahmedabad, landed in emergency at Sanganer Airport, Jaipur, India, on August 22, after its left engine failed.

According to an ATC official, “The pilot informed Jaipur air traffic controller (ATC) about some technical problem in the aircraft after which it was diverted.” One of the passengers said, “We got message from the captain that the left engine has failed and the plane will land at Jaipur.”

The Airbus-321 safely touched the runway at 7:25 a.m. None of the 104 people aboard reported any injuries.

The aircraft was grounded for examination and repair.