Full Emergency Declared At Ahmedabad Airport Over Glitch In Qatar Airways Flight

Fire brigades, ambulances, and rescue teams were immediately deployed near the runway, and the airport declared a full emergency to ensure passenger safety.

The flight successfully landed 20 minutes later, at 2:32 PM, with all passengers and crew members unharmed.

Source : ABPLIVE AI

A full emergency was declared at Ahmedabad Airport on Monday after a Qatar Airways flight en route from Doha to Hong Kong experienced a sudden technical malfunction, prompting an emergency landing.

Qatar Airways statement to ANI: "Qatar Airways confirms that flight QR816 from Doha to Hong Kong was diverted to Ahmedabad on 14 October due to a technical issue. The diversion was a standard precautionary measure and the aircraft landed safely. Passengers and crew will be provided with necessary assistance. The safety and security of our passengers and crew are our highest priority."

Full Emergency Declared At Ahmedabad Airport 

At 2:12 PM, airport authorities were alerted to a serious technical issue aboard the aircraft. Fire brigades, ambulances, and rescue teams were immediately deployed near the runway, and the airport declared a full emergency to ensure passenger safety. The flight successfully landed 20 minutes later, at 2:32 PM, with all passengers and crew members unharmed. The emergency status was lifted shortly after, at 2:38 PM.

"Due to some technical issues mid-air, the Doha-Hong Kong flight of Qatar Airways was diverted to Ahmedabad as a precautionary measure. It safely landed at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International airport at around 2.40 pm," an airport official said, as per PTI.

"Due to a technical issue on an aircraft en route from Doha (DOH) to Hong Kong (HKG), full emergency was declared on 14 October 2025 at 14:12 hrs at Ahmedabad Airport to enable the aircraft to land. The aircraft landed safely at 14:32 hrs, and the full emergency was withdrawn at…

— ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2025

 

Officials praised the pilot’s quick decision to divert to Ahmedabad, noting that the prompt action helped prevent a potential disaster. The airport team’s swift response ensured that the situation was efficiently managed within minutes, avoiding any disruptions.