Saturday, January 25, 2025 On January 25, 2025, an Air India Express flight traveling from Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru (BLR) to Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) had to make an unplanned return to Bengaluru shortly after takeoff due to technical issues. The flight, IX2563, took off from Bengaluru at 4:46 AM UTC, but soon after reaching an altitude of 20,000 feet, the flight crew reported technical problems with the aircraft. As a precautionary measure, the crew decided to halt the climb and requested permission from air traffic controllers to return to Bengaluru for a safe landing.
Precautionary Landing: A Quick Decision The flight crew made the decision to turn the aircraft around and land back at BLR, ensuring the safety of all passengers onboard. To avoid unnecessary fuel consumption, the crew executed a heavy landing, arriving back at Kempegowda Airport at 5:27 AM UTC (10:57 AM local time). The official response from the airport confirmed that the flight had not declared an emergency, but rather conducted a precautionary landing due to a technical issue with the aircraft.
While the exact nature of the technical problem was not disclosed, the incident highlighted the importance of safety protocols and quick decision-making in aviation. The flight, which was bound for Visakhapatnam, was a routine service operated daily by Air India Express. The airline uses an A320 family aircraft on this route, which serves as a vital connection between two promin.
