Air India flight experiences engine issue, passengers deplane
Air India's Flight AI180, flying from San Francisco to Mumbai, got stuck in Kolkata after a technical glitch in its left engine.
The plane landed just after midnight but couldn't continue as planned.
Passengers had to wait until early morning before being asked to get off for safety.
Passengers asked to get off
The captain made the call to deplane everyone once the issue was found, putting passenger safety first.
Ground crews checked out the engine on the spot, but with the snag unresolved, the journey to Mumbai was put on hold.
DGCA intervenes, issues order for extra checks on Air India
This isn't an isolated incident—Air India's big planes have faced several technical snags lately.
Now, aviation authorities (DGCA) are stepping in and requiring extra checks on all Air India Boeing aircraft, hoping it'll boost safety and keep future flights running smoothly.