An IndiGo flight en route from India’s Kochi to Delhi made an emergency landing in Nagpur on Tuesday morning following a bomb threat, news agency PTI reported.
According to a statement by CIAL, the threat was received via its official email ID concerning the IndiGo flight, which had arrived from Muscat and departed for Delhi at 9:31 am carrying 157 passengers and six crew members.
Following the receipt of the threat, a Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was convened, and the threat was deemed "specific," CIAL said.
"The information was promptly communicated to relevant authorities, following which the flight made an emergency landing at Nagpur airport and is currently undergoing inspection," the statement added.
CIAL further confirmed that after the completion of the necessary security checks, the aircraft would proceed to its destination in Delhi.
Murlidhar Mohol said that safety checks have been conducted on 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and no issue has been found so far.
Union minister Murlidhar Mohol on Tuesday said the high-level multi-disciplinary committee, formed to investigate the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash, will submit its report within three months.
The announcement of a probe committee comes days after Air India flight 171, belonging to Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 fleet, crashed on Thursday shortly after take-off, leading to the death of 241 passengers and people on the ground.
Mohol said that safety checks have been conducted on 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and no issue has been found so far, news agency PTI reported. Air India operates 34 such aircraft.
The minister also expressed hope that an analysis of the plane's black box data will provide clues about the possible reasons of crash.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 230 passengers and 12 crew members onboard crashed into the complex of a medical college moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on June 12.
All the people on the plane, barring one passenger on the seat 11A, died in the crash. 29 people on the ground were also killed in the accident, officials said.
So far, 135 victims have so far been identified through DNA matching and 101 bodies handed over to their families.
Multiple agencies probing Air India crash
The Indian government on Saturday formed a high-level multi-disciplinary panel to determine the “root cause” of the London-bound Air India crash in Ahmedabad.
The committee, headed by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, will examine possible causes including mechanical failure, human error, and regulatory compliance issues, the Civil Aviation Ministry said. However, the ministry clarified that this panel is not a substitute for ongoing investigations by other organisations.
"The investigation is underway and several small details will be investigated. Many things will come to light after downloading the 'black box'. A committee has been appointed under the chairmanship of the Union Home Secretary to investigate the matter. The report will be submitted within three months," said Aviation Minister Mohol.
The aircraft’s black box—comprising the Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder—has already been recovered and may yield critical information.
"The Air India operates a total of 34 Dreamliner aircraft. Orders have been given to inspect and investigate all the 34 carriers. Of them, 10 to 12 carriers have been inspected so far and no issue has been found in them yet," the minister added.
Investigators are exploring several possible causes for the crash, including a dual engine thrust failure, multiple bird strikes, or a possible wing flap malfunction.
Sources told PTI that the high-level panel held its first meeting in Delhi on Monday and discussed all potential scenarios behind the Ahmedabad crash.
In parallel, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is conducting a technical review, while the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched its own probe, bringing in international experts to assist on-site.
Source: Hindustan Times
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