Air India Flight AI2913 Returns to Delhi Due to Engine Fire Alert

Emergency Landing of Air India Flight

The Air India flight AI2913, which was en route from Delhi to Indore, had to make an emergency return shortly after takeoff due to a fire warning in its right engine. The flight crew promptly followed safety protocols by shutting down the affected engine and successfully landed back in Delhi. According to an Air India representative, the flight has been delayed for a thorough inspection, and passengers will be accommodated on an alternative flight.

Flight AI2913, operating from Delhi to Indore on 31 August, air-returned to Delhi shortly after take-off, as the cockpit crew received a fire indication for the right engine. Following standard procedure, the cockpit crew elected to shut down the engine and returned to Delhi,…

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Upon landing, passengers were safely evacuated through the emergency exit, and the fire in the engine was promptly extinguished.

More information is expected to be released soon.