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Air India flight AI117 from Amritsar to Birmingham deployed its Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during final approach but landed safely, with all systems reported normal.
An Air India flight (PTI photo)
An Air India flight from Amritsar to Birmingham in the United Kingdom landed safely in the city after it experienced the deployment of its Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during final approach on Saturday.
According to an official statement, all electrical and hydraulic systems were later found functioning normal.
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However, the aircraft was grounded for checks, thus leading to the cancellation of the subsequent flight from Birmingham to New Delhi.
“On 4 October 2025, Air India flight AI117 from Amritsar to Birmingham experienced deployment of its Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during final approach,” the official statement from the airline read.
“All electrical and hydraulic systems were normal, and the aircraft landed safely,” it added.
“The aircraft has been grounded for checks, leading to the cancellation of AI114 from Birmingham to Delhi, with alternative arrangements being made,” the statement read.
WHAT IS RAM AIR TURBINE?
The Ram Air Turbine (RAT) is a small, fold-out windmill-like device on an aircraft that automatically deploys (pops out into the airflow) when the plane loses its main electrical or hydraulic power, typically due to an engine or generator failure.
When deployed, the RAT uses the airflow from the moving aircraft to generate emergency power and maintain control of key flight systems like basic flight instruments, hydraulic pressure for control surfaces, and sometimes limited electrical power.
About the Author
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
October 05, 2025, 10:57 IST
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