Air India flight makes safe landing with deployed ram turbine
What's the story
An Air India flight from Amritsar to Birmingham made a safe landing, despite the unexpected deployment of the aircraft's Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during its final approach. The airline confirmed that all electrical and hydraulic parameters were normal at the time of landing. The aircraft has since been grounded in Birmingham for further technical checks.
Flight cancelation
Return flight from Birmingham to Delhi canceled
Due to the incident, the return flight AI114 from Birmingham to Delhi has been canceled. Air India is making alternative arrangements for affected passengers. An airline spokesperson said, "The operating crew of flight AI117 from Amritsar to Birmingham on 04 October 2025 detected deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) of the aircraft during its final approach."
Safety assurance
RAT is an emergency system
The spokesperson further added, "All electrical and hydraulic parameters were found normal, and the aircraft performed a safe landing at Birmingham." They also emphasized that "at Air India, the safety of passengers and crew remains top priority." The RAT is an emergency system that allows pilots to control the aircraft without the main power systems.