4 Hours Of Mid-Air Horror: Flyers Seen Praying, Crying On Fly91 Flight IC3401

According to the article, a Fly91 flight operating from Hyderabad to Hubballi remained airborne for about four hours because of bad weather, far longer than the usual 90-minute journey. Unable to land at Hubballi due to the weather, the aircraft was diverted to Bengaluru and landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport. Airport officials stated that all 22 passengers on board were safe. Video circulated on social media showing passengers in the aircraft panicking, praying, and making distressed sounds, with at least one passenger audible asking questions amid the chaos.

Following the Bengaluru stop, the airline said the flight subsequently returned to Hubballi and then back to its home base in Hyderabad, stating there was zero compromise to safety.

The aircraft landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, at around 7:30 PM local time.

The flight was diverted to Bengaluru as per standard protocol. The airline stated that there was no technical snag.

As the aircraft approached Hubballi, weather deteriorated. The flight remained airborne for nearly four hours, circling over regions including Mundgod, Davanagere, and Shivamogga while crew managed the situation. Passengers were heard praying and crying in videos that emerged.

Flight IC3401 departed Hyderabad (HYD) for Hubballi (HBX) at 3:00 PM local time. It was scheduled to land in Hubballi at 4:30 PM, but bad weather near Hubballi led to an aborted landing.