Air India flight returns to Delhi airport after engine glitch, grounded by authorities

A Mumbai-bound Air India flight, AI887, was forced to make an emergency landing at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport shortly after takeoff on Monday morning. The Boeing 777 aircraft, which departed at 6:10 am, reported a technical glitch involving its right-side engine just minutes into the journey. Following standard operating procedures, the pilots decided to return to the base, safely touching down at 6:52 am.

According to an Air India spokesperson, the aircraft suffered a significant drop in oil pressure in one of its engines, necessitating an immediate return. The airline emphasized that the landing was handled as per protocol to ensure the safety of everyone on board. All passengers and crew members disembarked safely once the plane was stationed at the terminal, and no injuries were reported during the incident.

The aircraft is currently grounded and undergoing thorough technical inspections by the engineering team to identify the root cause of the engine trouble. Air India has initiated arrangements to accommodate the affected passengers on alternative flights to Mumbai, minimizing further disruption to their travel plans. Flight tracking data confirmed that the plane circled briefly before making a smooth descent back into Delhi.