Archive · 19 Jun 2025
SpiceJet Flight to Tirupati Returns to Hyderabad Due to Technical Issue
A SpiceJet flight from Hyderabad to Tirupati had to turn back shortly after takeoff because of a potential problem with a door light.
The plane took off at 6:10 AM.
The pilots noticed an issue and decided to return to Hyderabad airport as a safety measure after 10 minutes of the flight.
Everything inside the plane was working fine, like the air pressure.
The plane landed safely, and the passengers got off normally.
The airline is sending another plane to take the passengers to their destination, so they can still get to Tirupati.
A SpiceJet flight from Hyderabad to Tirupati returned to Hyderabad due to a technical issue.
The flight, SG 2696, departed at 6:10 AM with 80 passengers and returned 10 minutes later.
The pilots detected an intermittent illumination of the AFT baggage door light after take-off.
Cabin pressurization remained normal throughout the event.
An alternate aircraft was arranged to continue the journey to Tirupati.
- Who
- SpiceJet operated the flight; the passengers were on board.
- What
- A SpiceJet flight returned to Hyderabad shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue.
- When
- The incident occurred on Thursday morning shortly after takeoff.
- Where
- The flight originated from Hyderabad and was headed to Tirupati; it returned to Hyderabad.
- Why
- The pilots decided to return as a precaution due to an intermittent illumination of the AFT baggage door light.
- Flight Number
- SG 2696
- Departure Time
- 6:10 AM
- Origin
- Hyderabad
- Destination
- Tirupati
- Aircraft Type
- Q400
- Reason for Return
- Intermittent illumination of the AFT baggage door light
- Passengers Onboard
- 80
