2010 · Q10
In the month of October 2009, the Indian Air Force in Mumbai airport forced a flight of North American Airlines Boeing 767 to land. Which of the following statements in this respect is /are correct?
- 1It was forced to land, because the Indian Air Force was reported that there was a bomb planted in the plane.
- 2The plane was travelling to Bangkok, Thailand from Fujiriah, United Arab Emirates.
- 3The plane was carrying US troops.
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- A2 and 3 only
- B1 and 3 only
- C2 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The Boeing 767 was forced down over a call-sign discrepancy (not a bomb); it was flying Fujairah (UAE) to Bangkok carrying 205 US Marines.