Air India flight close shave.

Just 38 hours after the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad on June 12, another serious incident occurred involving an Air India aircraft. On June 14, shortly after takeoff from Delhi, a Boeing 777 operating as Flight AI187, bound for Vienna, experienced multiple critical warnings. The aircraft received a stall warning and a “don’t sink” caution from the Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS), indicating a sudden altitude loss of approximately 900 feet during its initial climb. The pilots managed to recover the aircraft, and the flight continued safely to its destination.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating the incident. Both pilots have been removed from flying duties pending the outcome of the inquiry. The aircraft, registered VT-ALJ, took off at 2:56 AM on June 14 amid a thunderstorm in Delhi, which may have contributed to the situation. Flight tracking data confirmed the altitude loss during the climb.

This incident has raised concerns about aviation safety, especially following the recent crash in Ahmedabad. Experts note that pilots have become increasingly cautious, grounding flights over even minor technical issues, which, while prioritizing safety, may also disrupt operations.

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