Air India flight AI-1717 arriving from Delhi had to perform a go-around just before landing at Lucknow’s Amausi Airport. It is being reported that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was also on board the flight. During the first landing attempt, the pilot aborted the landing after the aircraft’s approach became unstable near the runway and took the plane back up to altitude.
After this, the pilot prepared the aircraft for a new approach. The plane landed safely on the second attempt. All passengers and crew on board are reported to be safe.
What is a go-around?
In the aviation sector, a go-around is a common safety procedure. When a pilot feels that a safe landing is not possible on the current approach, they abort the landing and bring the aircraft back up to altitude. The landing is then carried out through a new approach.
Flight departed from Delhi at 2:20 p.m.
According to information, Air India flight AI-1717 departed from Delhi at around 2:20 p.m. It was scheduled to reach Lucknow at approximately 3:30 p.m. During the first landing attempt at Lucknow Airport, a go-around was carried out after the approach became unstable.
After a short while, the aircraft approached the runway again and landed safely on the second attempt. According to the available information, the incident was related to a safety procedure followed by the pilot.
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