An Air India flight from Delhi to Jaipur experienced a failed landing attempt on arrival, forcing the aircraft to take off again moments after touching the runway. The aircraft landed safely on its second attempt approximately ten minutes later, officials said.
Unstable Approach Forces Go-Around
According to a report by ABP News, the aircraft aborted its first landing due to an unstable approach. After briefly hovering above the runway area, the cockpit crew executed a standard “go-around” procedure before attempting a second landing.
The aircraft subsequently touched down safely, bringing relief to passengers and crew on board.
135 Passengers On Board, Senior Congress Leader Present
The flight was carrying 135 passengers, including senior Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, who is currently serving as the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for Rajasthan. Randhawa was in Jaipur to attend high-level political meetings.
There were no reports of injuries or panic among passengers following the incident.
DGCA Review Likely, Air India Yet to Comment
As of now, Air India has not issued an official statement detailing the technical aspects of the unstable approach. However, as per standard aviation protocol, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to review the aircraft’s digital flight data and cockpit voice recordings.
Aviation experts note that aborted landings due to unstable approaches are a routine safety measure and are conducted to ensure passenger safety.
