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May 4, 2026 · 2 min read · By Rishabh Bhardwaj
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A Fly91 flight operating between Hyderabad and Hubballi was diverted to Bengaluru after turbulence caused panic among passengers onboard, the airline confirmed. The flight later returned to Hubballi after the situation was assessed.
Fly91, a regional carrier focused on connecting smaller Indian cities, ruled out any technical snag as the cause of the diversion. The decision to land at Bengaluru appears to have been a precautionary response to the distress caused by the turbulence rather than a fault with the aircraft itself.
Turbulence can cause sudden, unexpected movement of an aircraft due to atmospheric conditions. While turbulence is rarely dangerous to a structurally sound aircraft, severe bouts can injure unsecured passengers and crew, and the resulting panic can prompt flight crews to seek the nearest suitable airport as a precaution.
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, being a major hub in the region, would have offered better emergency handling facilities compared to Hubballi's smaller airport, making it a logical diversion point.
No injuries or technical faults have been reported in the available information. Fly91's clarification that there was no mechanical issue is standard procedure following any unplanned diversion, as airlines are required to communicate the cause promptly to regulators and passengers. Further details on the severity of the turbulence or any passenger injuries have not been confirmed.
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