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Mid-air scare: Bengaluru Air Asia flight struck by lightning returns to KIA safely

An #AirAsia flight from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport to Hyderabad, lightning struck in mid-air. Fortunately, the plane safely looped around and landed.

An AirAsia flight from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport to Hyderabad, lightning struck in mid-air. Fortunately, the plane safely looped around and landed. Everyone on board was unharmed.

When AirAsia flight I5 1576 refuelled in Bengaluru, ground experts examined the aircraft and found that it had sustained damage from the lightning hit. The flight eventually took off from Bengaluru at 11.45 am after airline officials adjusted the plane and the departure schedule.

Lightning struck @AirAsiaIndia flight I5 1576 diverted back to Bangalore. Refueled and realised aircraft is damaged.
— Dr. Arun Mavaji ಅರುಣ್ ಮಾವಜಿ (@arunmavaji) August 2, 2022

According to the source, the plane arrived in Hyderabad on schedule and was waiting to descend over Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The lightning strike happened just here, as it was waiting for permission to land and hovering above the airport.

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Then it was announced to the passengers that the flight will return to Bengaluru’s KIA for refuelling; however, the real explanation is reportedly Hyderabad’s air traffic jam caused by the terrible weather, which prevented the jet from landing. According to the report, there were 91 people travelling on the Airbus A320.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.