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[Just In] Air India flight makes emergency landing in Delhi; 150 passengers safe

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 13 February 2017, 4:16 IST

An Air India flight carrying 150 passengers and 3 crew members from Varanasi experienced hydraulic failure mid-air. The pilot made an emergency landing in the Delhi airport.

After the Airbus 320 touched down at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, smoke was seen from the under carriage and the pilot opted for evacuation, sources told PTI.

The passengers were unharmed, barring minor injuries during the emergency evacuation after landing.

"Air India flight AI 405 from Varanasi to Delhi had an emergency landing here as the pilot reported hydraulic failure. All passengers were evacuated safely, however, some 4-5 of them sustained minor injuries during evacuation," airport sources said.

The aircraft is still on the runway at the Delhi airport, reports said.

First published: 7 September 2015, 10:20 IST