The Srinagar-bound SpiceJet flight from New Delhi carrying over 200 passengers made an emergency landing at the Srinagar airport on Friday after the crew reported a technical issue mid-air.
The incident took place when the flight, SG 385, flying from New Delhi to Srinagar with 205 passengers on board, was mid-air.
The passengers, including four children, and seven crew on board, reportedly experienced a sudden drop in altitude, triggering panic.
According to officials, the crew then requested priority landing.
Despite the scare, the flight landed safely at Srinagar airport at 3:27 pm, and no injuries were reported.
The airline also issued a statement, saying that the aircraft experienced a rapid descent during approach following a rise in cabin altitude, which triggered a cabin altitude warning.
“The crew carried out all necessary checks in accordance with standard operating procedures, and the Captain requested priority landing as a precautionary measure. The aircraft landed safely in Srinagar and passengers and crew disembarked normally," it said.
“No medical assistance was requested by passengers or the crew on board the flight," the officials said.
Another official said an emergency was declared at Srinagar Airport after the pilot issued a “Mayday” call to Air Traffic Control due to low air pressure.
“Even the oxygen masks were deployed, though the aircraft later regained normal pressure,” an airport official said.
The flight, originally scheduled for the morning, had been delayed and eventually departed from Delhi around 1:25 pm. It landed safely at Srinagar at 3:27 pm.