Air India flight declares full emergency at Delhi airport, engine fire suspected
An Air India flight declared a full emergency at Delhi airport due to a suspected engine fire. The aircraft, operating from Bengaluru to Delhi, landed safely and all passengers and crew are reported to be safe. Air India is currently gathering more information and coordinating with relevant authorities.
- ▪Air India flight AI-2802 declared a full emergency at Delhi airport.
- ▪The aircraft landed safely on runway 29R at around 9.30 pm.
- ▪All passengers and crew are safe according to an Air India spokesperson.
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Air India flight declares full emergency at Delhi airport, engine fire suspectedAir India flight declares full emergency at Delhi airport, engine fire suspectedUpdated on: May 21, 2026 10:29 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Air India flight AI-2802 declared a full emergency at Delhi airport over a suspected engine fire and landed safely on runway 29R at around 9.30 pm. The aircraft is currently being towed away.The aircraft is currently being towed away. (PTI/File Photo (Representational))In a statement, Air India spokesperson said, “We are aware of an incident involving flight AI2802 operating from Bengaluru to Delhi on 21 May 2026. The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew are safe.
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