Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Air India Flight Diverted, MP Calls for Inquiry
An Air India flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi had to change course and land in Chennai due to a possible problem with the radar.
The pilot told passengers there was an issue with the radar system.
The plane then tried to land in Chennai but had to pull back up because there was something on the runway.
A member of parliament has asked for an investigation into what happened.
The aviation authority said it was because of bad weather and a possible radar problem.
The plane landed safely later, and the radar was checked.
Air India flight AI2455 from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi was diverted to Chennai due to a suspected technical issue.
The pilot reported a communication problem with the radar system.
Congress MP K Suresh called for an inquiry into the incident.
The DGCA stated the diversion was due to bad weather and a suspected weather radar malfunction.
The aircraft aborted its first landing attempt at Chennai due to debris reported on the runway.
- Who
- Air India, DGCA, Congress MP K Suresh
- What
- Air India flight AI2455 was diverted to Chennai due to a technical issue and bad weather.
- When
- August 10, 2025
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi, diverted to Chennai
- Why
- Suspected technical issue with radar and bad weather, runway debris.
Air India/DGCA
Passengers/K Suresh
Cause of the Diversion
Air India/DGCA
Diversion was due to technical issue and weather.
Passengers/K Suresh
Pilot announced communication problem with radar system
Landing Incident
Air India/DGCA
Go-around was due to debris.
Passengers/K Suresh
Passenger described unsettling moments
- Flight Number
- AI2455
- Origin
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Destination
- Delhi (Diverted)
- Diversion Location
- Chennai
- Reason for Diversion
- Suspected technical issue and bad weather
- Go-around Reason
- ATC instruction - debris on the runway
- Inquiry Requested by
- Congress MP K Suresh
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