Air India Delhi-Mumbai flight returns after engine oil pressure drops
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An Air India flight from Delhi to Mumbai had to return shortly after take-off due to a technical snag. The incident occurred on Monday when pilots noticed a sudden drop in engine oil pressure on the right-hand engine of the Boeing 777-337 ER aircraft. The oil pressure had dropped to zero, prompting an immediate safety response and decision to return to base.
Safe landing
Flight AI887 safely returns to Delhi, passengers disembark
Flight AI887 took off from Indira Gandhi International Airport at 3:20am. After the engine parameter warning was observed, the crew decided to return to Delhi as per standard operating procedure. The aircraft landed safely back at Delhi airport, and all passengers and crew members disembarked without any injuries.
Passenger assistance
Air India addresses passenger inconvenience, ensures safety
Air India also confirmed that the crew followed standard operating procedures after observing the engine parameter warning. An airline spokesperson said, "The crew operating flight AI887 from Delhi to Mumbai on 22 December decided to return to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue as per standard operating procedure." The airline is now conducting necessary technical checks on the aircraft before it can resume service.
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The incident comes just days after another technical snag forced an Air India Express flight to Visakhapatnam to be canceled at Gannavaram Airport on December 18. The engine-related issue was detected before departure, prompting the airline to prioritize safety. Passengers on that flight included former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu and Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister K Atchennaidu.