Newark-Bound Air India Plane Returns To Mumbai After Technical Issue

New Delhi: Air India flight AI-191, flying from Mumbai to Newark, USA, had to return on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, after experiencing a technical problem three hours into the flight. The cause of the problem is not yet known.

According to Flight Radar-24, the plane took off from Mumbai airport at 1:15 am. After about three hours, the crew suspected a malfunction. The decision was made to land in Mumbai. After landing, the plane was taken out of service for inspection. Consequently, both flights AI-191 and AI-144 (Newark-Mumbai) between Mumbai and Newark were cancelled.

An Air India spokesperson stated: “Hotel accommodation and other flights have been arranged for passengers stranded in Mumbai, while passengers in Newark have also been informed. Necessary arrangements are being made for them.”