SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing after smoke detection

A Goa to Hyderabad SpiceJet flight, SG 3735, had to make an emergency landing on Wednesday after smoke was detected in the aircraft’s cockpit and cabin during descent, officials said on Thursday, adding that the passengers were safely disembarked.

“SpiceJet Q400 aircraft (registered as VT-SQB) operating from Goa to Hyderabad landed safely at its destination on October 12 after smoke was observed in the cabin during descent. Passengers were safely disembarked,” said a SpiceJet spokesperson.

Airport officials said that a full emergency was declared and hence all protocols were followed. “The aircraft was later towed to the remote gate,” the official added.