‘Another mid-air scare’: Mumbai-bound Air India Express returns to Delhi after engine failure

New Delhi: In an unfortunate incident, an Air India Express flight returned to the airport after a technical glitch was detected mid-air. Flight AI 887, which was en route from Delhi to Mumbai on Monday, returned to the departure airport shortly after take-off.

The Air India Boeing 887 aircraft landed safely in Delhi at 6:52 am. According to standard operating procedures, the aircraft was brought back to Delhi as a precautionary measure. Reports confirm that the aircraft landed safely.

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All passengers and crew members are safe and have disembarked. A technical inspection of the aircraft is currently underway.

Passengers are being provided with immediate assistance, and alternative arrangements have been made to transport them to Mumbai. In an official statement, Air India apologised for the inconvenience caused to passengers.

A few days ago, an Air India Express pilot was also involved in an altercation with a fellow passenger. The situation escalated and reportedly turned violent. Both parties defended their actions and accused each other, sparking widespread controversy on social media.

The pilot, Captain Sejwal further criticised attempts to link Air India Express to the incident, describing it as a personal matter unrelated to his employer or professional responsibilities. “Any attempt to associate the company with this incident is unwarranted and appears aimed solely at gaining social media attention over an otherwise resolved personal issue,” the statement said.

Expressing confidence in the authorities, Capt. Sejwal said he believes the matter will be examined impartially, based on verified facts and not influenced by social media narratives. He also urged the media and the public to refrain from circulating one-sided or misleading information that could harm reputations.