An Air India flight from Bengaluru to Delhi declared a “total emergency” at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday evening after the cockpit crew received a fire warning from one of the plane’s engines during final approach for landing.
The flight, AI 2802, an Airbus A320 carrying 171 passengers, landed safely on runway 29R at around 9.30pm.
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After landing, the aircraft was towed and runway operations resumed at 10:18 p.m.
What happened?
According to Air India, a state of emergency was declared after the cockpit crew received an alert indicating a possible engine fire as the plane approached Delhi airport. The airline later confirmed that the warning was correct.
The airline said in a statement that the crew followed all standard operating procedures before safely landing the plane. The passengers and crew later disembarked normally.
“Air India is immediately launching a full investigation into the cause of the incident in coordination with relevant regulatory authorities. We are committed to sharing further verified information as soon as it becomes available. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority,” the airline said.
In an earlier statement, an Air India spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident involving flight AI2802 flying from Bengaluru to Delhi on May 21, 2026. The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew are safe.”
“We are currently gathering additional information and working closely with the relevant authorities. Further updates will be shared as more details become available.”
A second Air India accident was reported on the same day
The emergency landing came hours after another Air India plane was grounded following a tail collision at Bengaluru Airport earlier on Thursday.
The aircraft involved in this case was an A321, flight AI2651, flying from Delhi to Bengaluru with 181 passengers on board. The airline said the plane suffered a tail collision during landing and was later withdrawn for a detailed inspection.
An Air India spokesperson said that the plane “suffered a tail collision during landing.” The spokesman added that the plane landed safely and all passengers and crew members disembarked normally.
(With inputs from agencies)
