Key Points
- Aeroflot flight SU273 from Bangkok to Moscow, carrying 425 passengers, made an emergency landing at Delhi’s IGI Airport after fumes were detected in the cabin.
- The Boeing 777-300 ER landed safely at 3:50 pm on May 6; all passengers and crew are safe.
- Full emergency protocols were activated, and the aircraft is undergoing a safety inspection.
- This is the second major emergency landing at Delhi airport in recent days, amid heightened security following the Pahalgam terror attack.
- Airspace vigilance remains high as tensions between India and Pakistan persist.
New Delhi: ation scare unfolded at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday afternoon when Aeroflot flight SU273, en route from Bangkok to Moscow, was forced to make an emergency landing after the crew detected fumes inside the cabin. The Boeing 777-300 ER, carrying 425 passengers and crew, landed safely at around 3:50 pm, with emergency services on high alert to ensure the safety of everyone on board.
What Triggered the Emergency?
Airport sources report that the flight crew noticed suspected fumes mid-flight and immediately alerted air traffic control, prompting a full emergency declaration at IGI. The aircraft was swiftly diverted and landed without incident. All passengers were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.
Safety Measures and Ongoing Inspection
Emergency protocols were activated across the airport, with fire and medical teams on standby as the plane touched down[8]. The aircraft is currently undergoing a detailed safety inspection to determine the source of the fumes, while Aeroflot has yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
Recent Pattern of Emergency Landings
This marks the second significant emergency landing at Delhi airport in just over two weeks, following a Saudia Airlines flight’s emergency landing due to a punctured tire on April 21. The incidents come amid heightened airspace security after the Pahalgam terror attack, with Indian authorities maintaining strict vigilance for any suspicious activity.
