HYDERABAD: A major mishap was averted on Wednesday night after a Singapore-bound flight developed a technical snag shortly after take-off and was forced to return to Hyderabad as a precautionary measure. According to officials, Singapore Airlines flight SQ523 departed from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at around 11.30 pm. About 15 minutes after becoming airborne, the pilots detected a technical issue and decided to return to the airport in the interest of safety. Following established safety protocols, the aircraft made an emergency landing at RGIA. Officials said a detailed inspection of the aircraft was subsequently taken up to ascertain the exact cause of the technical problem.

Source: Indian Express February 12, 2026 11:42 UTC