There was a commotion at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport this morning when Air India flight AI 887, bound for Mumbai, had to return just minutes after takeoff. The pilot, sensing a technical snag, prioritized safety and decided to return to Delhi. The plane landed safely, and the relief is that all passengers and crew are safe.
What happened to the plane?
According to an official statement issued by an Air India spokesperson, the incident occurred on the morning of December 22nd. As the flight took off from Delhi to Mumbai, the crew suspected a malfunction in the aircraft’s systems. Following safety protocols, the pilot decided to turn back without risking the flight. The plane landed normally at Delhi airport, and all passengers were immediately evacuated safely.
Air India’s side and arrangements for passengers
The airline regrets this unexpected incident. The following steps have been taken for passenger convenience.
A replacement flight has been arranged to transport passengers to their destination (Mumbai). Air India’s ground team at Delhi Airport is providing refreshments and other necessary assistance to passengers. The aircraft that experienced the malfunction has been moved to a hangar where the engineering team is conducting a thorough inspection.