Lucknow: Indigo Plane Plunges After Takeoff—Passengers Relive Ahmedabad Horror, Demand Probe!

Terrifying Turbulence Shakes Passengers

Lucknow—Panic gripped passengers aboard an Indigo flight from Goa to Lucknow on Monday when the aircraft suddenly dipped and shook violently just moments after takeoff. The terrifying turbulence brought back chilling memories of the recent Ahmedabad plane tragedy, leaving many on board fearing for their lives.

Eyewitnesses described how, right after takeoff, the plane was hit by severe turbulence. The aircraft lurched and dropped, causing chaos inside the cabin. Passengers screamed in fear, some recalling the horrifying images of the Ahmedabad accident where 241 people perished in a fiery crash—an incident still fresh in the nation’s memory.

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“We Thought We Wouldn’t Survive”

A video recorded by passenger Almahra Khan captured the panic inside the plane—faces pale with fear, voices trembling, and chaos all around. “The turbulence was so bad that everyone started shouting. We thought we wouldn’t survive,” she recounted.

Almahra Khan criticized the flight crew, alleging that there was no official announcement or reassurance during the ordeal, which only heightened the panic. She raised concerns about passenger safety, demanding an immediate investigation into the incident.

Social Media Outcry, DGCA Alerted

Taking to social media platform X, Almahra Khan tagged the DGCA and the Prime Minister’s Office, urging them to take strict action and probe the incident. Her video has since gone viral, sparking widespread debate about airline safety protocols and crew preparedness.

Safe Landing, But Questions Remain

Fortunately, the pilot managed to regain control and land the plane safely at Lucknow airport. Passengers breathed a collective sigh of relief upon landing, but many remain shaken by the experience.

What Next for Passenger Safety?

As calls for accountability grow louder, all eyes are now on aviation authorities to see what action will be taken to ensure such a terrifying incident is never repeated.

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