Emergency Landing At Bengaluru Airport After Flight Engine Catches Fire, Air India Express Issues Statement

A Kochi-bound Air India Express flight that took off from the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru had to make an emergency landing following fire in the flight's engine. Air India Express has now issued a statement regarding the same...

Bengaluru-Kochi Flight Emergency Landing: In the last few days, multiple flight incidents have been reported, the latest being at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru when a Kochi-bound Air India Express flight took off but had to make an emergency landing soon after, because its engine caught fire. The flight which was carrying 150 passengers and crew members, returned to Bengaluru shortly after takeoff, as a precautionary measure. All passengers and crew members present in the flight are safe; no injuries or casualties have been reported. Almost a day after the incident, Air India Express has issued an official statement and has said that the airlines is looking into the possible cause of the incident…

Kochi-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Bengaluru Airport

As mentioned earlier, an Air India Express flight bound for Kochi was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport due to an engine flame. The flight, carrying 150 passengers and crew members, took off at 10:30 am on May 18 but soon encountered a serious issue with its right engine. According to eyewitness accounts and reports from ground services, “flames were observed emanating from the aircraft’s right engine shortly after takeoff. The pilots immediately decided to return to Bengaluru as a precautionary measure.”

Air India Express Confirmed Presence Of Flames, Issued Statement

Upon landing, the airport’s ground services confirmed the presence of flames, prompting an immediate evacuation. “Air India Express has confirmed that the crew successfully conducted the evacuation, and no injuries were reported among the passengers or crew members.” An Air India Express spokesperson addressed the incident, stating, “We regret the inconvenience this has caused and are working to provide alternative arrangements for our guests to reach their destination as soon as possible. A thorough investigation with the regulator shall be accomplished to establish the cause.”

DGCA Notified, Detailed Investigation

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been notified, and a detailed investigation into the cause of the engine fire will be conducted. Initial assessments indicate that the quick response from both the flight crew and airport emergency services helped avert what could have been a more serious incident. This event underscores the importance of rigorous maintenance checks and the effectiveness of emergency protocols. Air India Express has assured passengers that safety remains their top priority and that all necessary steps will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. As investigations continue, Air India Express is committed to providing full cooperation to the authorities to determine the exact cause of the engine fire. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

(Inputs from ANI)