Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Bengaluru
A Virgin Atlantic plane was flying from Bengaluru to London.
It had about 270 passengers on board.
Soon after taking off, the plane developed a technical problem.
The crew flew in circles near Tumakuru for more than 30 minutes.
They then decided it was safer to return to Bengaluru.
The plane made an emergency landing at the airport.
Airport officials said everyone on board was safe.
The exact problem with the plane was not immediately explained.
Authorities were investigating what happened.
A London-bound Virgin Atlantic flight carrying approximately 270 passengers developed a technical problem shortly after takeoff.
The aircraft departed Kempegowda International Airport at around 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, September 6.
The crew reportedly circled near Tumakuru for more than 30 minutes before returning to Bengaluru.
The aircraft made an emergency landing at Kempegowda International Airport as a safety precaution.
Bangalore International Airport Limited sources said all passengers were safe, while the exact cause remained unknown.
- Who
- A London-bound Virgin Atlantic flight carrying approximately 270 passengers and its crew.
- What
- The aircraft made an emergency landing after developing a technical problem shortly after takeoff.
- When
- Sunday, September 6, after departing at around 8:20 a.m.
- Where
- Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, after circling near Tumakuru.
- Why
- The aircraft returned as a safety precaution following the technical problem.
- Airline
- Virgin Atlantic
- Route
- Bengaluru to London
- Passengers
- Approximately 270
- Departure
- Around 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, September 6
- Problem
- Technical issue reported shortly after takeoff
- Flight path
- The aircraft circled near Tumakuru for more than 30 minutes
- Passenger status
- All passengers were reported safe
Sources
London-bound Virgin Atlantic flight with 270 aboard makes emergency landing in Bengaluru. This is what happened
London-bound plane makes emergency landing at Bengaluru airport after technical snag
London-Bound Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Bengaluru After Mid-Air Technical Snag
