A major accident was narrowly avoided at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad on Wednesday. A plane bound for Vijayawada developed a technical fault, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff. The passengers on board were left in a state of panic due to this sudden turn of events.

Going into details, the 591 Airlines flight had taken off from Shamshabad for Vijayawada with 45 passengers on board. The pilot noticed a technical problem shortly after the plane took off. He immediately alerted the Air Traffic Control (ATC) officials and informed them. With their permission, the plane was diverted back to Shamshabad Airport and landed safely.

Both the passengers and the officials breathed a sigh of relief as the plane landed safely. Airport sources confirmed that all the passengers were safe and no one was injured. Later, the technical team inspected the plane and started repairs. The airline management has revealed that necessary arrangements are being made to send the passengers to Vijayawada on an alternative flight.