Pune fighter jet incident: What we know about the undercarriage failure, why this IAF base is critical
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
An Indian Air Force fighter jet experienced undercarriage failure while landing at Pune airport on April 17 night, rendering the runway unusable for over nine hours. The incident disrupted both military and civilian operations, causing 98 flight cancellations and 12 diversions across multiple airlines including IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet before operations resumed by 8 am.
Key Entities
Indian Air ForcePune AirportIndiGoAir IndiaSpiceJetAkasa AirAir India Express