Air India flight makes safe return to Delhi after engine issue

India Dec 22, 2025

An Air India flight from Delhi to Mumbai had to turn back shortly after takeoff on Monday when pilots spotted a sudden drop in oil pressure in one of the engines.
The Boeing 777, carrying over 330 people, landed safely back in Delhi just 20 minutes after departure.

What happened next?

The crew followed all safety procedures and shut down the affected engine right away.
Thankfully, everyone was safe and no past issues were found with this plane's oil system—though inspections are still ongoing.

How did authorities and Air India respond?

India's aviation regulator (DGCA) is now investigating the incident.
Meanwhile, Air India arranged another flight for stranded passengers and apologized for the disruption, expressing regret for the inconvenience caused.