Haj flight experiences technical glitch at Lucknow airport, passengers safe

A Saudia Airlines Jeddah-Lucknow flight carrying 242 Haj pilgrims triggered an alarm at the Lucknow airport on Sunday, June 15, after smoke was detected from its wheels shortly after landing.

The incident took place at the city’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport and all passengers were disembarked safely.

The flight, SV 3112,



had departed from Jeddah at 10.45 pm on June 14 and landed in Lucknow around 6.30 am the following day.

On information, the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team contained the smoke and averted the damage.

Investigations reveal the smoke was likely caused by a leak in the hydraulic system, causing overheating in the wheel assembly.