Air India Flight Returns Mid-Air: 335 Passengers Safe After Engine Snag

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News18•22-12-2025, 13:29
Air India Flight Returns Mid-Air: 335 Passengers Safe After Engine Snag
- •Air India flight AI-887 (Delhi-Mumbai) with 335 passengers made an emergency return to Delhi.
- •The Boeing 777-300ER experienced a technical snag, specifically an oil pressure drop in engine number 2, shortly after takeoff.
- •The pilot made a quick decision to initiate an emergency landing, averting a major disaster.
- •The aircraft landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport, and all passengers and crew were disembarked.
- •Air India stated the return was a precautionary measure following SOPs; alternative arrangements are being made for passengers.
Why It Matters: Quick pilot action and SOP adherence ensured 335 passengers' safety after an Air India flight's engine snag.
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