Flight to Bhopal stops moments before take-off:Aircraft gains speed on runway, brakes are applied suddenly; arrives 2.5 hours late

An IndiGo flight coming from Mumbai to Bhopal was stopped in the final stage of take-off on Tuesday due to a technical indication. This decision was taken when the aircraft had already gained speed on the runway and was about to take off in a few moments. The sudden application of brakes created a momentary atmosphere of panic among the 201 passengers on board. The Airbus A-321 Neo aircraft had started the take-off procedure from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at around 3:50 PM. After receiving permission from Air Traffic Control, as soon as the aircraft gained speed, the pilot received an indication of a technical malfunction in the system. Prioritizing safety, they immediately aborted the take-off and stopped the aircraft.
During this incident, the heartbeats of the 221 passengers on board the aircraft accelerated. Many passengers described it as a very stressful experience. Regular air traveler Devashish said that the sudden halt of the plane was no less than a shock. After the incident, the aircraft was removed from the runway and parked in a parking bay, where a team of engineers conducted a detailed technical inspection. This flight also included approximately 25 passengers returning from the Hajj pilgrimage, for whose welcome a large number of relatives were present at Bhopal Airport. They had to wait much longer than the scheduled time. Passengers informed after one hour After about an hour, passengers were informed of the situation. After all necessary tests were completed, the aircraft took off again at 6:26 PM and reached Bhopal at approximately 7:40 PM. However, no detailed information has been shared by the airline regarding the nature of the technical glitch. Aviation experts believe that stopping a flight in the final moments of take-off is not normal, but under safety standards, it is a cautious and necessary step.