Qatar Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Ahmedabad Following Technical Issue
A Qatar Airways flight, QR 816, from Doha to Hong Kong, made an emergency landing at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on October 14, 2025, at 2:32 pm after a technical issue was reported. The flight took off from Doha's Hamad International Airport at 9 am. The aircraft, a Boeing 777-300 ER, landed safely and the passengers were provided with snacks before being arranged to continue their journey.
Key Takeaways:
- Qatar Airways flight QR 816, a Boeing 777-300 ER, made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport following a technical issue.
- The flight took off from Doha's Hamad International Airport at 9 am on October 14, 2025, and was bound for Hong Kong.
- The emergency landing was declared at 2:12 pm, and the aircraft landed safely at 2:32 pm.
- Technical support teams inspected the aircraft, and it is likely that another aircraft would be arranged to fly the passengers to their destination.
- The passengers were provided with snacks while awaiting a new aircraft.
- The airport operations remained unaffected despite the emergency landing.
- Flight QR 816 remained grounded at Ahmedabad airport till late evening on Tuesday.
Statistics:
- The flight took off from Doha at 9 am on October 14, 2025, and made an emergency landing at 2:32 pm.
- The emergency landing was declared at 2:12 pm.
- The Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft landed safely at 2:32 pm.
- Technical support teams inspected the aircraft, and it is likely that another aircraft would be arranged to fly the passengers to their destination.
- The airport operations remained unaffected despite the emergency landing.
- 144 people were on board the flight *(Source: Qatar Airways)*.
Sources:
- Spokesperson for the Ahmedabad Airport.
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