A SpiceJet flight traveling from Delhi to Shillong was diverted to Patna on Monday (December 9) morning after a technical glitch was detected mid-flight. The flight landed safely at the Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport at 8:52 AM, with all passengers and crew members reported safe, according to airport officials.
The diversion was prompted by a technical issue that occurred during the flight. The aircraft performed a normal landing at Patna’s international airport without any further complications.
The airline has yet to release an official statement, but airport officials confirmed that the diversion was handled as per safety protocols.
Patna airport director, Anchal Prakash, confirmed the incident. “A Delhi-Shillong flight of SpiceJet faced a technical issue, prompting its diversion to the Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport here, where it landed safely at 8.52 am on Monday. Alternative arrangements are being made for the passengers,” Prakash said.
He further assured that alternative arrangements were being made for the affected passengers, though specific details of the arrangements were not immediately disclosed.