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Justin Price

Air India Jet Makes Emergency Landing at Birmingham — Just Months After Separate Fatal Crash with Only One Survivor

An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed safely in Birmingham after an emergency system deployed. The plane has been grounded for further inspections. (Credit: Unsplash)

An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner flying from Amritsar to Birmingham made a tense but safe emergency landing on 4 October 2025, after its ram air turbine (RAT), a last-resort backup power system, unexpectedly deployed on final approach.

The aircraft touched down safely and was immediately taken out of service for inspection, according to the airline and preliminary aviation records.

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