An Air India flight operating from Bengaluru to Delhi was involved in an engine fire incident after landing at Delhi Airport on Wednesday. The flight AI2802 suffered an engine fire after landing on Runway 29R at the airport.
The airline declared a "full emergency" at the airport following the engine fire alarm. No injuries have been reported so far.
Air India confirmed that one of its aircraft received a fire indication from an engine during the final approach into Delhi, with the warning later confirmed to be genuine.
According to the airline, the cockpit crew received the alert shortly before landing and immediately carried out all prescribed safety procedures before safely landing the aircraft at Delhi airport. The reported engine fire was extinguished after landing.
“All passengers and crew are safe and have disembarked normally,” Air India said in a statement.
The airline added that it is launching a detailed investigation into the incident in coordination with the relevant aviation regulatory authorities.
“Air India is immediately initiating a full investigation into the cause of the incident in coordination with the relevant regulatory authorities. We are committed to sharing further verified information as soon as it becomes available,” the airline said.
21/05/2026 Noor Ul Haq/NDTV
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