ISLAMABAD: A Dubai-bound Indian airline plane on Tuesday made an “emergency landing” in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) said.
The B737 aircraft flew from New Delhi for Dubai this morning, according to the PCAA. The pilot requested Pakistani aviation authorities for an “emergency landing” because of a fuel leak.
“An aircraft of SpiceJet going from Delhi to Dubai sought permission for emergency landing which was granted and the aircraft with 138 passengers on board landed at Karachi airport after 9am today,” PCAA spokesman Saifullah told Arab News.
“The aircraft was diverted to Karachi airport for landing after fuel leakage.”
SpiceJet, however, said the plane was diverted due to “indicator light malfunctioning.”
“No emergency was declared and the aircraft made a normal landing. There was no earlier report of any malfunction with the aircraft,” the airline said in a series of tweets.
“A replacement aircraft is being sent to Karachi that will take the passengers to Dubai.”
The PCAA spokesman said all passengers had been moved to the transit longue of the airport, where they were provided food and refreshments.
“The aircraft is currently being repaired,” Saifullah added.
