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Major accident averted at Hyderabad Airport due to landing-takeoff overlap
A near-miss incident occurred at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on March 9, 2025, when an Indigo Airlines flight was cleared to land on the same runway as another aircraft preparing for takeoff. The pilot of the Indigo flight, realizing the danger, aborted landing and circled in the air for 10 minutes before landing safely. Passengers have expressed concern over the ATC's decision, sparking discussions about safety protocols and how similar situations can be prevented. This incident follows several other events at RGIA including a technical issue on an IndiGo flight, an engine problem on an Air India flight, and a delayed Akasa Airlines flight, all occurring within the last six months. These events have led to growing concerns about flight safety and airport operations, with calls for increased vigilance and clearer communication from passengers and authorities.11:16 AM Mar 10, 2025 IST