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Passengers Challenge Air India Express’s Account of Gwalior Go-Around

Passengers who reported violent shaking and tilt have lodged formal complaints after official inspections cleared the aircraft following a precautionary go-around.

Air India Express said that the flight had performed a go-around and subsequently landed safely without any incident. (Pic used for representation)
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Air India Express Flight With 160 Passengers Fails First Landing Attempt in Gwalior, Lands Safely Later
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Overview

  • Air India Express confirmed the Boeing 737 executed a go-around on its first landing approach at Gwalior Airport and subsequently touched down safely with normal operations resumed.
  • Gwalior Airport technical staff inspected the aircraft post-landing and reported no mechanical faults, with the airport director describing a failed first touchdown as routine.
  • Several passengers described violent shaking and a pronounced tilt during the go-around, claiming life jackets deployed unexpectedly and causing widespread alarm.
  • Dozens of travellers have formally complained to airline and airport officials, alleging initial unresponsiveness and pressing for explanations of the manoeuvre.
  • No regulator has announced a separate investigation into this specific landing, although the episode follows intensified safety oversight across Indian carriers after recent Boeing-related incidents.