Flight Radar Tracking Air India’s Emergency Situation Over London
Emergency Signal Transmitted by Air India Flight
An Air India flight from Mumbai to London issued an emergency signal while crossing the UK, according to flight radar data from Flightradar24. The aircraft, identified as AIC129, squawked 7700, a transponder code indicating a general emergency. This situation developed rapidly, raising a myriad of questions about the circumstances leading to the emergency signal.
Understanding Squawk Codes
Squawk codes play a crucial role during emergencies. Assigned by Air Traffic Control (ATC), these codes identify and track aircraft. AIC129’s activation of squawk code 7700 signaled the need for immediate ATC attention. Thankfully, this flight managed to land safely at London’s Heathrow Airport shortly after the incident.
Recent Patterns of Flight Emergencies
- The incident comes amidst several emergency landings of Indian flights.
- Recently, 14 flights faced different emergencies, including hoax bomb threats.
- Another flight from Frankfurt to Mumbai had a security scare before landing safely.
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