IAF Launches Inquiry After Aircraft Incident Disrupts Pune Airport Flights
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has instituted a court of inquiry to investigate an aircraft incident that caused significant disruptions at Pune International Airport. Late Friday night, an IAF fighter jet experienced an undercarriage technical issue during landing, becoming immobilized on the runway and forcing its temporary closure. This resulted in the cancellation of numerous flights and diversions for several major airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Air India Express, causing considerable inconvenience to passengers. IAF personnel worked through the night to clear the damaged aircraft and restore the runway. Flight operations gradually resumed on Saturday morning, with arrivals starting at 8:00 AM and departures at 7:30 AM. The first commercial flight landed at 08:58 AM, and normalcy was largely restored by mid-morning. While both pilots involved in the incident were reported safe, the event highlighted vulnerabilities in airport infrastructure resilience. The IAF confirmed the runway was declared operational by 8:00 AM after repairs and safety inspections, allowing scheduled services to proceed with minimal further delay.
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IAF Launches Inquiry After Aircraft Incident Disrupts Pune Airport Flights
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has instituted a court of inquiry to investigate an aircraft incident that caused significant disruptions at Pune International Airport. Late Friday night, an IAF fighter jet experienced an undercarriage technical issue during landing, becoming immobilized on the runway and forcing its temporary closure. This resulted in the cancellation of numerous flights and diversions for several major airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Air India Express, causing considerable inconvenience to passengers. IAF personnel worked through the night to clear the damaged aircraft and restore the runway. Flight operations gradually resumed on Saturday morning, with arrivals starting at 8:00 AM and departures at 7:30 AM. The first commercial flight landed at 08:58 AM, and normalcy was largely restored by mid-morning. While both pilots involved in the incident were reported safe, the event highlighted vulnerabilities in airport infrastructure resilience. The IAF confirmed the runway was declared operational by 8:00 AM after repairs and safety inspections, allowing scheduled services to proceed with minimal further delay.
The Indian Express