US EditionAir India flight from US to Mumbai suffers technical snag, passengers deplaned in Kolkata
- On June 17, a flight operated by Air India traveling from San Francisco to Mumbai made an unexpected stop in Kolkata, where passengers were required to disembark due to a technical issue.
- The stop happened after a technical snag was detected in the aircraft’s left engine during post-landing inspection at Kolkata airport.
- The flight AI180 had landed on time at 00:45 hours but its onward departure was delayed due to the engine issue and all passengers deplaned safely by 05:20 hours.
- The pilot informed the passengers that they were asked to leave the aircraft to ensure safety, and the plane is now being inspected.
- Following inspection and clearance, Air India planned alternative arrangements to fly passengers to their destination and resume scheduled operations.
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