A scary incident happened at Chennai airport when an IndiGo Airlines Airbus A320 neo faced trouble due to Cyclone Fengal on Saturday evening. A video shared online shows the plane almost landing but then suddenly taking off again. The pilot decided not to land at the last second when the wheels were just inches above the runway. As Cyclone Fengal hit Chennai, heavy rains caused many problems, flooding homes and hospitals.
The airport announced it would be closed until 4 AM on Sunday, December 1, 2024, advising travelers to check with their airlines about their flights. The viral video of the IndiGo flight caught a lot of attention, receiving over 100,000 views. Many people expressed their opinions online. Some said the pilot made a risky choice not to land, while others praised the quick decision-making.
IndiGo responded to the video, explaining that the plane’s crew did a “go-around,” a normal safety practice when landing isn’t safe. They assured passengers that their safety is their top priority.
Cyclone Fengal hit the north coast of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry late that night, bringing strong winds and rain. The storm is expected to weaken soon. The Indian Army and a disaster response force began helping those affected around 6 AM on Sunday.
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