Air India Flight Sparks Hijack Panic: Pilot's False Alarm Sends Security into Overdrive

In a dramatic turn of events on January 27, an Air India Delhi-Mumbai flight caused a hijack alert after takeoff. The pilot accidentally activated the 'squawk 7500' code, an indicator of possible hijacking, which set off security officials on high alert. Emergency procedures were quickly implemented, and the plane landed safely in Mumbai at 9:47 PM. Thankfully, the scare was explained as a technical glitch, and all 126 passengers safely stepped off the plane following strict security checks. Investigations are being carried out to identify the reason for the false alert.

 

Source: ZeeBiz, Aviation A2Z, Economic Times