Chennai: SpiceJet flight from Jaipur makes emergency landing, all passengers safe
Chennai: A SpiceJet flight from Jaipur to Chennai had to make an emergency landing at Chennai Airport on Sunday, March 30, due to a technical malfunction detected in the early morning after taking off from Jaipur Airport. The flight landed safely at 5:46 AM.
After landing, initial investigations revealed that one of the flight’s wheels was damaged. All passengers and crew aboard flight SG9046 were safely disembarked from the aircraft.
Chennai: A Similar Incident Occurred Previously
This incident occurred just two days after SpiceJet announced that its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification had been successfully renewed, which is recognized as a global benchmark for operational safety and will remain valid until March 2027.
About: Chennai Airport
Chennai International Airport, serving the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India, is one of the country’s major aviation hubs. Originally established in 1910, when it was primarily used by the British for military operations, it was transformed into a public airport in 1954. Today, it stands as the fourth busiest airport in India in terms of passenger traffic, and it features two terminals: one handling domestic flights and the other international flights.
About: Jaipur Airport
Jaipur Airport, officially known as Jaipur International Airport, serves as the primary airport for the city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, India. It was granted the status of international airport on December 29, 2005, to boost tourism in the region, which is renowned for its rich cultural and architectural heritage. The airport features two terminals and is well-equipped to handle a significant number of domestic and international flights, connecting Jaipur to major cities across the globe and facilitating the growth of commerce and tourism in the area.
