Air India flight lands amid 'full emergency' at Delhi airport over engine fire indication
New Delhi, May 21
An Air India flight operating from Bengaluru to Delhi was involved in an engine fire incident after landing at Delhi airport on Thursday.
Air India confirmed an incident involving Flight AI2802 operating from Bengaluru to Delhi.
"During the aircraft's final approach into Delhi, the cockpit crew received a fire indication from one of the engines. The indication was subsequently confirmed as true. The crew followed all standard operating procedures and landed the aircraft safely at Delhi airport. All passengers and crew are safe and have disembarked normally," said Air India on X.
The airline declared a "full emergency" at the airport following the engine fire alarm.
Air India further said it is "currently gathering additional information and working closely with the relevant authorities."
"Further updates will be shared as more details become available," the airline said.
Earlier in the day, an Air India flight operating from Delhi to Bengaluru suffered a tail-strike incident during landing, according to the airline.
The Air India flight AI2651, with 179 people on board, was grounded after it experienced a tail strike during landing at the Bengaluru airport.
The airline said the aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew members disembarked normally.
Following the incident, the aircraft has been grounded for a detailed inspection. Air India added that the matter will be investigated in line with established procedures.
Due to the grounding of the aircraft, the return flight AI2652 from Bengaluru to Delhi was cancelled.
The airline said alternative arrangements are being made to accommodate affected passengers at the earliest.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone who flies frequently between Bengaluru and Delhi, this is deeply concerning. Engine fire indication and tail strike on the same day? The regulator should step in and audit Air India's safety protocols. Passengers' lives are at stake.
I was on a flight last week that had a similar scare. The crew handled it professionally, but these incidents are becoming too common. Air India should share more transparency about what went wrong.
The pilots deserve a medal for landing safely with a fire warning! 🏅 But Air India's PR team needs to step up—they're just saying "we're gathering info." People want real answers. Also, that tail strike earlier is worrying.
This is why I prefer flying international airlines. Indian carriers need to invest more in modern aircraft and rigorous training. One mistake and hundreds of lives are at risk.
Hats off to the crew for following SOPs and landing safely. But I wonder—why are there so many technical issues with Air India flights lately? Is it age of aircraft or maintenance lapses? The DGCA should investigate thoroughly.
Imagine the panic passengers must have felt when they heard "full emergency" announcement. 😰 Glad everyone is safe. But
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