Published Feb 03, 2023 | 3:11 PM ⚊ Updated Feb 03, 2023 | 3:11 PM
An Air India Express Boeing 737-800. (Creative Commons)
A Kozhikode-bound Air India Express aircraft returned to Abu Dhabi airport early morning on Friday, 3 February, due to engine failure while taking off, according to officials.
As per initial reports, a fire was noticed in one of the engines, a senior official at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said. The aviation regulator with probe the incident, the official added.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft had 184 passengers onboard and all are safe, an airline spokesperson said.
A source said there was an engine failure.
VT-AYC operating flight IX 348 from Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode in north Kerala was involved in air turnback due to No.1 engine flameout at 1,000 feet during climb, according to the DGCA official.
In a statement, the spokesperson said the plane returned to Abu Dhabi airport following a technical snag in one of the engines.
The technical snag was identified while taking off and the aircraft landed back safely, following all laid down procedures, it said.
“This event has been reported to the regulatory authorities as per protocol, and alternate arrangements are being made for the guests,” it added.
