US EditionIndian Plane Makes Safe Landing Despite Significant Damage During Hailstorm
- An IndiGo passenger plane traveling from New Delhi to Srinagar encountered a sudden hailstorm mid-flight on Wednesday but landed safely despite significant damage.
- The unexpected hailstorm caused severe turbulence and rattled the aircraft interior, frightening passengers who expected to arrive within 30 minutes.
- Passenger Sheikh Samiullah recorded a video showing widespread panic, and both he and other passengers described the experience as traumatic yet expressed gratitude to the pilot.
- CNN analyst Mary Schiavo explained that hail can cause serious damage such as breaching a plane's nose, and pilots often must manually control the aircraft during such stressful situations.
- The incident illustrates the challenges bad weather poses for aviation, as it can appear suddenly on radar but many planes still manage to land safely following established protocols.
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DGCA Probing IndiGo Hailstorm Incident; Minister Lauds Crew's Efforts, Promises Action if Lapses Found
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Naidu also commended the pilots and crew for their professionalism and presence of mind in handling the emergency situation, ensuring the safety of all passengers on board. India News | DGCA Probing IndiGo Hailstorm Incident; Minister Lauds Crew's Efforts, Promises Action if Lapses Found.
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newsindiatimes.comIndiGo flight facing severe weather was denied diversion requests, India says
(Reuters) -An IndiGo passenger plane attempting to avoid severe weather en route to Indian Kashmir was denied permission to divert towards Pakistan by both the Indian Air Force and Pakistan, India's aviation regulator said on Friday. Read full story
To avoid hailstorm, IndiGo Delhi-Srinagar flight requested IAF, Lahore ATC for route deviation, both denied: Pilots tell DGCA
The Airbus A321neo aircraft operating the flight with over 220 people on board had hit a severe hailstorm on its way to Srinagar from Delhi on Wednesday, which led to a turbulent few minutes for those on board
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