SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing at Srinagar airport

SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Srinagar made an emergency landing after experiencing a mid-air technical snag over Jammu and Kashmir’s Banihal Pass, causing panic among passengers before the aircraft landed safely.

A SpiceJet flight operating from Delhi to Srinagar, SpiceJet SG 385, was forced to make an emergency landing at Srinagar airport on Friday, 29 August after facing a mid-air technical snag. The incident



happened while the aircraft was flying over Jammu and Kashmir’s Banihal Pass, where passengers reportedly experienced a sudden drop in altitude, triggering panic on board.

Despite the scare, the flight landed safely at Srinagar airport, and no injuries were reported. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been notified, and a technical inspection of the aircraft is underway to determine the cause of the issue.