An Air India flight travelling from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata faced an unexpected disruption early Tuesday morning due to a technical snag in one of its engines.
Flight AI 180, a Boeing 777-200LR, landed at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata at around 12:45 AM IST. The flight was scheduled to continue onward to Mumbai after a brief stopover, but a fault in the left engine was detected during routine checks.
As a precaution, the Air India crew deboarded all passengers in Kolkata around 5:20 AM. Technicians immediately began inspecting the aircraft, and the airline made arrangements to accommodate stranded passengers and reroute them to Mumbai.
No injuries or safety threats were reported, and Air India issued a statement reassuring passengers that their safety remains a top priority.
This incident adds to a series of recent operational disruptions for the airline, which is currently under increased scrutiny for its fleet maintenance standards. Efforts are underway to repair the aircraft and resume normal service.
Passengers affected by the delay are being offered rebooking assistance and accommodation if needed.
