Air India flight returns to Delhi after 'fire indication'; passengers shifted

An Air India flight from Delhi to Indore returned shortly after takeoff on Sunday after the cockpit crew received a fire indication for the aircraft's right engine.

The aircraft crew acted promptly in line with the standard procedures and elected to shut down the engine and return to Delhi. The flight landed safely at the Delhi Airport, and all the passengers were transferred to an alternative aircraft, an Air India spokesperson said.

"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, where the flight landed safely. The aircraft has been grounded for inspection, and passengers are being transferred to an alternative aircraft, which will operate the flight to Indore shortly," a statement by Air India read.