Archive · 16 Jun 2025
British F-35B Makes Emergency Landing in India, IAF Facilitates
A British fighter jet had to make an emergency landing in India.
The Indian Air Force knew about it and helped the plane land safely.
The jet was flying from a British ship and was doing a regular flight outside of Indian airspace.
The plane landed at the airport in Thiruvananthapuram.
The Indian Air Force is now helping the jet get fixed so it can fly again.
A British F-35B fighter jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) was fully aware and facilitated the aircraft's landing.
The jet was operating from the UK Aircraft Carrier, HMS Prince of Wales.
The fighter jet was undertaking routine flying outside Indian ADIZ.
The IAF is providing support for the aircraft's rectification and return.
- Who
- A Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet.
- What
- A British F-35B fighter jet made an emergency landing.
- When
- June 14, 2024, at approximately 9:30 PM.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
- Why
- Due to an emergency; sources indicate it ran low on fuel.
Aircraft Operation
IAF Response
Landing Type
Aircraft Operation
The F-35B made an emergency landing.
IAF Response
The diversion was a normal occurrence.
- Aircraft Type
- F-35B fighter jet
- Operating From
- UK Aircraft Carrier, HMS Prince of Wales
- Emergency Landing Location
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
- Involved Agency
- Indian Air Force (IAF)
- Reason for Landing
- Emergency (suspected fuel)
Sources
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Why A British F-35 Fighter Jet Made Emergency Landing In Kerala
What Are F-35 Fighter Jets, Why Donald Trump Offered Them To India
British F-35 emergency landing: Why the fighter jet had to stop at Kerala's Trivandrum airport
UK Navy F-35 makes emergency landing in Kerala after fuel warning, IAF assists 'routine diversion'
Normal occurrence of diversion by F-35: IAF on fighter jet emergency landing at T’puram airport
Normal occurrence of diversion by F-35: IAF on fighter jet emergency landing at T'puram airport
What happens if a jet runs out of fuel mid-air? Know as British F-35 makes emergency landing in Kerala -WATCH
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