Silchar, Nov 10: An Air India flight had to make an emergency landing minutes after taking off from Assam’s Silchar on Wednesday after one of its landing gears malfunctioned.

According to reports, the plane was forced to land immediately after take-off after a snag was noticed in one of its rear wheels. The incident was reported from Kumbhgram Airport. The flight, an Airbus A319, was bound for Kolkata with near-capacity passengers.

All the passengers and crew deboarded from the Aircraft safely. Passengers were intimated about the technical fault and cancellation of the flight. Airport Director ensured that all stranded passengers were served refreshment.

Notably, the Airbus A319 is a short- to medium-range commercial passenger twin-engine jet airliner capable of carrying 124 to 156 flyers.