Air India Flight Returns to Delhi After Fire Indication in Engine
One engine of the A320 neo aircraft was shut down and the plane landed safely at the Delhi airport, Air India said
New Delhi: Air India’s Indore-bound plane made an emergency landing in Delhi on Sunday after being airborne for over 30 minutes after the pilot received a "fire indication" in the right engine of the aircraft. The flight, with more than 90 people on board, made an emergency landing at around 6:15 am. One engine of the A320 neo aircraft was shut down and the plane landed safely at the Delhi airport, Air India said in a statement.
"Flight AI2913, operating from Delhi to Indore on 31 August, air-returned to Delhi shortly after take-off, as the cockpit crew received a fire indication for the right engine. Following standard procedure, the cockpit crew elected to shut down the engine and returned to Delhi where the flight landed safely,” Air India said.
It added that the aircraft has been grounded for inspection, and passengers transferred to an alternative aircraft. “The regulator (DGCA) has been duly informed of the incident. We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers. At Air India, the safety of passengers and crew are our top priority," said Air India Spokesperson.