Air India plane strays into Pakistan airspace; DGCA takes action against air traffic controller, crew
An Air India flight briefly entered Pakistan's restricted airspace while performing a go-around maneuver at Amritsar airport. The Indian aviation regulator, DGCA, has initiated action against the air traffic controller and the flight crew for the incident and subsequent reporting failures.
Why it matters
Given the sensitive nature of India-Pakistan airspace relations, such navigational errors carry significant diplomatic and safety implications.
An Air India plane operating a flight from the national capital strayed into the Pakistan airspace on Monday (June 22, 2026) night while manoeuvring a go-around at the Amritsar airport.
The report relies on official statements from the DGCA and the airline, maintaining a neutral, factual tone.
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