Technical Snag Forces Unscheduled Deplaning in Mumbai
An Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai faced a technical issue in one engine, causing a delay. The plane landed on time but the engine snag led to passengers being deplaned at Mumbai's airport for safety reasons early Tuesday morning.
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A technical issue in one of the engines of an Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai caused an unexpected delay during a planned stop in Mumbai early Tuesday.
The aircraft landed promptly at 12:45 AM, but the snag in the left engine led to a 5-hour delay in takeoff. At 5:20 AM, passengers were informed by the captain that they would need to deplane for safety reasons.
The decision, aimed at ensuring passenger safety, highlighted the challenges airlines face in maintaining timely schedules amid technical problems.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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