Patna-Bound SpiceJet Plane Faces Tech Issue And Returns To Delhi

A Patna-bound SpiceJet aircraft returned to the national capital on Thursday morning due to a technical issue.

In a statement, the airline said the plane made a normal landing and passengers were deplaned normally.

Details about the number of passengers onboard the flight were not disclosed.

"On October 23, 2025 SpiceJet flight SG 497 operating from Delhi to Patna returned back to Delhi after take off due to a technical issue... an alternate aircraft was arranged to accommodate the passengers, which is now enroute to Patna," the airline said.

The flight SG 497 was operated with a Boeing 737 aircraft.