A flight carrying 165 passengers and crew experienced a mid-air technical issue, prompting an emergency landing in Chennai. The incident occurred on Sunday, and authorities reported that all individuals on board are safe.

The flight, operated by a private airline, was en route to Hyderabad when the technical snag was detected near Nellore. The pilot promptly contacted aviation authorities and made the decision to return to Chennai for an emergency landing. The aircraft landed safely in Chennai, and all 159 passengers and six crew members were safely disembarked.

This incident adds to a series of recent events involving technical malfunctions and emergency landings. Just yesterday, on June 28, 2025, an Air India passenger flight from Mumbai to Chennai made an emergency landing in Mumbai shortly after takeoff due to a technical snag mid-air. That flight had 154 people on board. The passengers were accommodated in airport lounges while an alternative flight was arranged, causing a delay of approximately five hours.

Earlier in the week, on June 20, 2025, an IndiGo Airlines flight bound for Madurai from Chennai was forced to make an emergency landing back at Chennai International Airport following a sudden mid-air engine malfunction. The flight, carrying 70 passengers and five crew members, had departed Chennai at 8:00 am. The pilot detected the engine issue while cruising and alerted Chennai Air Traffic Control (ATC). The aircraft landed safely around 9 am, and passengers were transported to Madurai via an alternate flight.

Another incident occurred on June 21, 2025, when an IndiGo flight from Guwahati to Chennai was forced to make an emergency landing in Bengaluru due to insufficient fuel. The flight, carrying 168 passengers, had attempted to land in Chennai but aborted the landing mid-touchdown. Due to congestion at Chennai airport and delayed clearance, the aircraft diverted to Bengaluru after issuing a 'fuel mayday' call.

In late March 2025, a SpiceJet flight traveling from Jaipur to Chennai made an emergency landing at Chennai Airport early Sunday morning due to a technical glitch. A preliminary investigation revealed that a wheel was damaged. All passengers and crew aboard SG9046 were declared safe.

These incidents highlight the challenges airlines face in ensuring passenger safety and the critical role of pilots and air traffic control in managing emergencies. Airlines are expected to conduct thorough inspections and maintenance checks to address potential technical issues and ensure the safety of all passengers and crew members.