Created Tuesday, Jan 10th 2023 19:48Z, last updated Tuesday, Jan 10th 2023 19:48Z
A Vistara Airbus A320-200N, registration VT-TNV performing flight
UK-781 from Delhi to Bhubaneswar (India) with 140 people on board, was climbing out of Delhi's runway 29 when the crew stopped the climb at FL220 due to a hydraulic failure. The aircraft returned to Delhi for a safe landing on runway 28 about 65 minutes after departure.
India's DGCA reported a full emergency was declared due to a hydraulic failure. An investigation has been opened.
The airline reported a minor technical snag prompted the crew to return as a precaution. A replacement aircraft has been dispatched.
A replacement A320-200N registration VT-TNI reached Bhubaneswar with a delay of about 4.5 hours.
The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 11 hours after landing back.
