What led to Bengaluru-Delhi Air India flight’s full emergency at IGI Airport
An Air India flight from Bengaluru to Delhi declared a full emergency due to a fire warning from one of its engines during landing. The aircraft, carrying 171 passengers, landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Air India is conducting an investigation into the incident while ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew members.
- ▪The flight AI 2802 landed safely on runway 29R at around 9:30 pm.
- ▪The emergency was declared after the cockpit crew received an alert indicating a possible engine fire.
- ▪Air India confirmed that the warning turned out to be true and is initiating a full investigation.
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What led to Bengaluru-Delhi Air India flight’s full emergency at IGI AirportThe flight, AI 2802, an Airbus A320 carrying 171 passengers, landed safely on runway 29R at around 9.30 pm.Published on: May 22, 2026 9:13 AM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link An Air India flight from Bengaluru to Delhi declared a ‘full emergency’ at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday night after the cockpit crew received a fire warning from one of the aircraft’s engines during the final approach for landing.Air India flight declared full emergency at Delhi airport after an engine fire alert. (Representational Photo/PTI)The flight, AI 2802, an Airbus A320 carrying 171 passengers, landed safely on runway 29R at around 9.30 pm.
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