A full emergency was declared at Ahmedabad Airport on Monday after a Qatar Airways flight en route from Doha to Hong Kong experienced a sudden technical malfunction, prompting an emergency landing.
Full Emergency Declared At Ahmedabad Airport
At 2:12 PM, airport authorities were alerted to a serious technical issue aboard the aircraft. Fire brigades, ambulances, and rescue teams were immediately deployed near the runway, and the airport declared a full emergency to ensure passenger safety.
The flight successfully landed 20 minutes later, at 2:32 PM, with all passengers and crew members unharmed. The emergency status was lifted shortly after, at 2:38 PM.
“Due to some technical issues mid-air, the Doha-Hong Kong flight of Qatar Airways was diverted to Ahmedabad as a precautionary measure. It safely landed at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International airport at around 2.40 pm,” an airport official said, as per PTI.
“Due to a technical issue on an aircraft en route from Doha (DOH) to Hong Kong (HKG), full emergency was declared on 14 October 2025 at 14:12 hrs at Ahmedabad Airport to enable the aircraft to land. The aircraft landed safely at 14:32 hrs, and the full emergency was withdrawn at…
— ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2025
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Officials praised the pilot’s quick decision to divert to Ahmedabad, noting that the prompt action helped prevent a potential disaster. The airport team’s swift response ensured that the situation was efficiently managed within minutes, avoiding any disruptions.
