The Emergency system suddenly became active just before the landing at Air India flight AI117 going from Amritsar to Birmingham, after which the emergency landing of the plane was made at Birmingham Airport. However, it is a matter of relief that all passengers and crew members are completely safe. The incident occurred during the final approach of the plane, when the aircraft was almost close to the runway. A statement has also been issued by Air India regarding this incident.
AI India said in its official statement that the operating crew got information about RAT depLOMA on 4 October 2025 in flight AI117 going from Amritsar to Birmingham just before landing. In the investigation, all electrical and hydraulic parameters were found to be normal. The aircraft made safe landing and no technical fault was recorded. The company said that under the standard operating process (SOP), the aircraft has been done temporarily from the ground so that it can be detailed. The return of the aircraft AI114 (Birmingham to Delhi) has been canceled.
Alternative arrangements for passengers
Air India said that alternative flights and stagnation are being arranged for passengers whose return flights have been canceled. A spokesperson for Air India said that the safety of our passengers and crew is our top priority. All systems are normal, yet full technical insurance is being done to prevent any possible risk. ” The airline’s maintenance team and the engineering unit are currently investigating the aircraft.
What is RAT (Ram Air Turbine)?
RAT i.e. Ram Air Turbine is an emergency security system that becomes active on its own when an emergency or emergency in the aircraft has a failure or emergency. It moves under the engine or by exiting the wings of the aircraft and rotates with air pressure and provides emergency power and hydrial pressure.
RAT remains inactive under normal conditions.
It is only active when the main systems of the aircraft fail. In this phenomenon, however, the main systems were found to be completely normal, which is believed to have been an automatic security reaction and not technical fault. According to air experts, “RAT’s activation shows that the safety systems of the aircraft are working accurately and the security became active before any possible threat.”
Air India action and safety of passengers
After the flight reached Birmingham, the passengers were safely taken out of the aircraft. The airline provided food, stay and again travel facilities to the passengers. The Birmingham Airport Authority also appreciated the quick response of Air India. This incident took place at a time when special attention is being paid to technical inspection and aircraft safety in airlines globally. AI, which has been strengthening the modernization and safety standards of its fleet in recent years, ensured that the passengers do not have any kind of inconvenience.
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