An Air India flight operating from Bengaluru to Delhi was involved in an engine fire incident after landing at Delhi Airport on Wednesday. The flight AI2802 suffered an engine fire after landing on Runway 29R at the airport.
The airline declared a "full emergency" at the airport following the engine fire alarm. No injuries have been reported so far.
Air India confirmed that one of its aircraft received a fire indication from an engine during the final approach into Delhi, with the warning later confirmed to be genuine.
According to the airline, the cockpit crew received the alert shortly before landing and immediately carried out all prescribed safety procedures before safely landing the aircraft at Delhi airport. The reported engine fire was extinguished after landing.
“All passengers and crew are safe and have disembarked normally,” Air India said in a statement.
The airline added that it is launching a detailed investigation into the incident in coordination with the relevant aviation regulatory authorities.
“Air India is immediately initiating a full investigation into the cause of the incident in coordination with the relevant regulatory authorities. We are committed to sharing further verified information as soon as it becomes available,” the airline said.
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This was the second aviation safety-related incident involving Air India reported on the same day. Earlier, the airline said its Delhi–Bengaluru flight AI2651 suffered a tail strike while landing at Bengaluru International Airport on May 21.
According to the airline, the aircraft landed safely and all passengers as well as crew members disembarked without any issues. The aircraft has since been grounded for a comprehensive inspection following the incident.
Air India said the matter will be examined in accordance with standard investigative procedures.
As a result of the aircraft being taken out of service, the return flight AI2652 operating from Bengaluru to Delhi has been cancelled. The airline added that efforts are underway to make alternate travel arrangements for affected passengers at the earliest.
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