NEW DELHI: An Air India Boeing 777 returned safely to Delhi on Monday morning after an engine (right side) failed shortly after take-off. Since single engine twin engine aircraft can land safely, VT-ALS returned to Delhi. The aircraft had taken off for Mumbai at 6:10 a.m. as AI 887 and returned around 6:52 a.m., according to flight tracking sites.In addition to investigating the engine failure, the DGCA also monitored that inconvenience to passengers was minimized following this flight reversal. Air India arranged another B777 (VT-ALP) to take them to their destination. Refreshments were offered at the gate. “Boarding of passengers began at 9.06 am and the alternate aircraft is expected to take off around 10 am,” an official said.
An AI spokesperson said, “The crew operating flight AI 887 from Delhi to Mumbai on December 22 decided to return to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue as per standard operating procedures. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi and the passengers and crew have disembarked. Air India sincerely regrets the inconvenience caused by this unforeseen situation. The aircraft is currently undergoing necessary checks. Our ground team in Delhi is providing immediate assistance to the passengers and alternative arrangements have been made hit.” So that we can get them to their destination as soon as possible, the safety and well-being of our passengers and crew members are our top priority.”
