Final Up to date:December 22, 2025, 12:28 IST
Air India flight AI887 from Delhi to Mumbai returned shortly after take-off on account of a technical difficulty and landed safely. A spokesperson confirmed the incident.
A photograph of an Air India flight (PTI)
Air India flight AI887, working from Delhi to Mumbai on Monday, was pressured to return to the nationwide capital shortly after take-off following a technical difficulty, a spokesperson for the airline mentioned.
The plane landed safely at Delhi, and all passengers and crew disembarked. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Civil Aviation sought a report on the incident later.
Based on what sources advised CNN-News18, the plane developed a “critical” engine-related drawback, which prompted the crew to abort the onward journey and return to Delhi as a precautionary measure.
It was additionally learnt {that a} full emergency was declared on the flight at 6.40 am, after the best engine was shut down mid-air.
The precise variety of passengers on the flight was not instantly identified.
Confirming the incident, an Air India spokesperson mentioned the choice to show again was taken in accordance with commonplace working procedures.
“The crew working flight AI887 from Delhi to Mumbai on 22 December determined to return to Delhi shortly after take-off on account of a technical difficulty as per commonplace working process,” the spokesperson mentioned.
“The plane landed safely at Delhi, and the passengers and crew have disembarked,” they added.
The airline expressed remorse over the disruption induced to passengers.
“Air India sincerely regrets the inconvenience induced on account of this unexpected state of affairs. The plane is present process the mandatory checks,” the spokesperson added.
The airline additionally mentioned its floor workforce in Delhi was offering instant help to affected passengers and that different preparations had been made to fly them to Mumbai shortly.
Later, the Ministry of Civil Aviation acknowledged the incident and mentioned it sought an in depth report from Air India, whereas directing the Directorate Normal of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct a probe.
“The Ministry of Civil Aviation has taken notice of the Air India flight AI-887 incident involving a technical difficulty shortly after take-off. The plane landed safely. The Ministry has sought an in depth report from Air India, and DGCA has been directed to conduct a radical investigation,” the Ministry talked about in an X submit.
“The airline has been directed to increase all help to passengers and accommodate them on subsequent flights. Passenger security stays paramount,” it added.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has taken notice of the Air India flight AI-887 incident involving a technical difficulty shortly after take-off. The plane landed safely. The Ministry has sought an in depth report from Air India, and DGCA has been directed to conduct a radical…— MoCA_GoI (@MoCA_GoI) December 22, 2025
In the meantime, a number of flights on the Delhi airport have been affected on Monday on account of dense fog and smog within the nationwide capital.
Although the variety of flights impacted was not identified, the Delhi airport, in a number of advisories, said that low-visibility procedures have been in progress.
The airport authorities additionally suggested the passengers to contact their respective airways for real-time info on their flight schedule.
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