Air India Flight Enters Pakistan Airspace
An Air India flight from Delhi to Amritsar briefly entered Pakistan airspace while carrying out a go-around manoeuvre near Amritsar airport, prompting an internal investigation and regulatory reporting by the airline.
Air India Flight Enters Pakistan Airspace
Air India confirmed that flight AI479, operating from Delhi to Amritsar on June 22, marginally infringed into Pakistan airspace while manoeuvring for a go-around at Amritsar airport.
The airline said the matter has been reported to aviation regulators and is being investigated internally. The aircraft later landed safely, and there was no report of injury or operational emergency involving passengers.
Amritsar Airport Go-Around Under Probe
A go-around is a standard aviation procedure in which a pilot aborts a landing approach and circles back for another attempt. It may be carried out due to weather, runway conditions, air traffic instructions or an unstable approach.
In this case, the aircraft’s flight path during the manoeuvre is under review because Amritsar airport is located close to the India-Pakistan border. Even a small deviation in the area can result in a brief airspace infringement.
DGCA Reviews Airspace Breach
The incident has drawn attention because of the sensitive nature of airspace near the international border. Aviation authorities are expected to examine the cockpit decision-making, air traffic control communication and route followed during the go-around.
The pilot has reportedly been taken off duty pending the inquiry. The investigation will determine whether the infringement occurred due to weather, navigation, air traffic instructions or crew action.
The aircraft’s safe landing has limited immediate operational impact, but the case is likely to lead to a detailed review of procedures for flights operating near border airports.
