Air India’s Delhi-New York flight engine malfunctioned, part damaged due to luggage compartment getting stuck

This morning, an Air India plane was damaged at Delhi Airport after a luggage compartment got stuck in its engine. According to the airline, the incident occurred when the Airbus A350 aircraft was taxiing at the airport in dense fog. According to media reports, an Air India spokesperson said, ‘Air India confirms that flight AI101 flying from Delhi to New York (JFK) had to return to Delhi immediately after take-off due to the unexpected closure of Iran’s airspace, which affected its planned route.’

This is how the incident happened

Several media reports quoted the airline as saying that while taxiing in dense fog while landing in Delhi, the aircraft was hit by some foreign object, causing damage to the right engine of the aircraft. The spokesperson further said that during the incident, the aircraft was safely parked at the designated parking spot, ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew on board. Air India said the aircraft is currently grounded for thorough investigation and necessary repairs.

said responsible

Commenting on the incident, the spokesperson said, ‘Air India regrets the inconvenience caused to its passengers and is actively assisting them in making alternative travel arrangements and refunds as per their convenience. Safety is the utmost priority for Air India and the airline is committed to providing assistance at this time.

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