Lucknow airport viral video: A major aircraft accident was averted at Lucknow Airport on Monday (16 June) in the morning. Saudi Arabia Airlines flight number SV 3112 started spark and smoke due to technical fault during the landing at Lucknow Airport. This caused a stir at the airport. However, all the passengers were taken off from the aircraft in time due to the pilot’s understanding and the vigilance of the airport staff. The fire brigade team overcame the situation within 20 minutes. The flight had 250 Haj pilgrims.
There was a sudden technical disturbance during landing at Lucknow Airport on the Saudi Airlines plane carrying Haj pilgrims. The wheel of the aircraft began to spark and smoke, after which immediate emergency response was required. The aircraft returned to Lucknow from Jeddah in Saudi with Haj pilgrims.
As soon as the fire was detected, the pilot immediately reported to the Air Traffic Controller (ATC). After this, the fire team immediately reached the spot and controlled the situation. After this, all Haj pilgrims were taken off from the aircraft. After this, the passengers breathed a sigh of relief.
According to sources, the spark and smoke were seen coming out of its wheel after the Saudi aircraft landed at around 6:30 am on Monday morning. Flight number SV 3112 Last night at 10:45 pm, 250 Haj pilgrims and crew members left from Jeddah at 10:45 pm.
The incident occurred when the aircraft was taxi on the runway. The pilot immediately stopped the aircraft. Then the airport’s fire and rescue team immediately reacted, which controlled the situation within 20 minutes.
Big accident averted
Initial investigation states the cause of malfunction in the hydraulic system. Experts said the disturbance during landing was minor. But if it had happened during takeoff, a serious accident could have happened. Currently, all passengers and crew are safe. No one is reported injured.
Uttar Pradesh – Lucknow landed at Lucknow Airport, smoke raised in the wheel of Saudi Arabia Airlines aircraft and spark. The fire team reached and controlled the situation. The aircraft had 250 passengers. pic.twitter.com/bk8p69cxag
– Sachin Gupta (@Sachinguptaup) June 16, 2025
The incident took place a few days after the traded accident of Air India flight AI 171 going from Ahmedabad to London, which crashed soon after the takeoff. All 241 people aboard the aircraft and more than 10 people were killed on the ground. Constant aviation accidents have raised concerns about flight safety and aircraft maintenance protocols.
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