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Air India flight loses contact, Hungarian fighter jet ensures safety

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ANI New Delhi [India]

Air India flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad lost contact with (Air Traffic Control flying) ATC flying over Hungarian air space today.

A Hungarian fighter jet was then deployed to ensure safety of the aircraft with at least 231 passengers and 18 crew members on board.

This reportedly happened due to a frequency fluctuation.

The flight later landed safely with all passengers and crew safe.

 

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First Published: Mar 10 2017 | 10:48 PM IST

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