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‘Full Emergency’ Declared at Delhi Airport After Leh-Bound SpiceJet Flight with 150 Passengers Returns Mid
Pilots detected a suspected engine two malfunction during climb, prompting a safe emergency return with 150 passengers and no injuries, officials said.
- On Tuesday, SpiceJet flight SG121 returned to Delhi shortly after takeoff due to a suspected engine problem, prompting an emergency landing.
- During the climb, cockpit crew detected a possible malfunction and requested return, with initial info suggesting involvement of engine number two.
- Emergency procedures were activated and airport ground teams and fire and medical services were prepared to secure the aircraft’s return amid unverified eyewitness reports of sparks and flames.
- The aircraft landed safely in Delhi and about 150 passengers disembarked without injuries, while maintenance teams are expected to conduct detailed inspections.
- In context, SpiceJet aims to grow capacity and has said it is expanding its fleet to about 60 aircraft to meet a target of 220 crore ASKs by Winter 2026.
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Full emergency at Delhi airport after Leh-bound flight reports mid-air engine failure
There were around 150 people on board the Boeing 737 aircraft that was operating the flight SG121. Immediate air return to the Indian capital was initiated just minutes after departure
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