An Indore-bound Air India flight returned to the city on Sunday shortly after takeoff after the pilot received a “fire indication” in the aircraft’s right engine, the airline said.
The plane has been grounded for inspection, and passengers are being accommodated on an alternative aircraft that will soon operate the flight to Indore, according to Air India.
“Flight AI2913, operating from Delhi to Indore on August 31, air-returned to Delhi shortly after take off, as the cockpit crew received a fire indication for the right engine,” the Tata Group-owned airline said, without sharing further details.
As per standard procedure, the cockpit crew shut down the affected engine and safely returned to Delhi, the airline added.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the country’s air safety regulator, has been informed of the incident.
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