NAGPUR: Just three days after a JetLite flight made an emergency landing at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport here, an aircraft of Philippines-based Zest Airways made a similar landing at the city airport after it developed a major problem in its pressurization system.
The commercial aeroplane was on its way to Bangkok from Abu Dhabi after an overhaul. Only six crew members were on board.
The pressurization system pumps compressed air into the cabin to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for crew and passengers when flying at high altitude.
Pressurization is essential over 10,000 feet (3,000m) above sea level to protect crew and passengers from the risk of a number of physiological problems caused by the low air pressure outside. It also serves to generally increase passenger comfort.
A source said, "After detecting the snag over Nagpur airspace, the pilot of Zest Airways immediately contacted Nagpur ATC and sought permission to execute an emergency landing." As per standard operating procedure, MIL and airport authorities prepared the airfield along with emergency vehicles, including fire fighting personnel, ambulances and security staff. The plane safely made it to the airport and executed a normal landing at 12.38pm.
On Sunday morning, 137 air passengers and six crew members, including team Anna Hazare core committee member Kiran Bedi had a providential escape when the left engine of the plane developed a technical snag.
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