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Scorpion Bites Woman On Air India Nagpur-Mumbai Flight

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A female passenger on an Air India flight was stung by a scorpion in a rare incidence. The flight was travelling from Nagpur to Mumbai.

According to Air India, who confirmed the reports, the event happened on April 23 and the passenger received the appropriate medical care right afterward. She is now out of danger. While live birds and rats have been discovered on board before, a passenger getting stung by a scorpion is rare.

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Soon after the plane landed, the female passenger received emergency medical attention and was taken to the hospital. “On landing the said passenger was attended by the doctor at the airport and subsequently was treated at the hospital and discharged.

The airline made it clear that every aircraft was thoroughly inspected right away following the occurrence.

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“Our staff according to the protocol, thoroughly examined the aircraft, discovered the scorpion, and then properly performed the fumigation process. We deeply apologize for the passenger’s suffering and inconvenience, an Air India official stated.

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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.