Birmingham: An Air India flight from Amritsar to Birmingham was forced to make an emergency landing on Sunday after a technical issue involving the aircraft’s Ram Air Turbine (RAT) was detected just before touchdown. All passengers and crew were reported safe, while the airline initiated further inspections to ensure the plane’s airworthiness.

The incident occurred as the aircraft approached Birmingham Airport. The flight crew noticed anomalies in the aircraft’s emergency power systems, linked to the RAT, a critical component designed to provide electricity to essential systems in case of engine failure. Acting swiftly, the pilots opted for an immediate emergency landing to prioritize passenger safety.

Air India confirmed that the aircraft landed safely without incident and that emerge

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