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Air India has warned passengers that some long flights may be delayed or disrupted after one of its Airbus A350 aircraft was damaged at Delhi airport on Thursday. The problem occurred after the aircraft landed and was taxiing on the ground in dense fog.
The plane struck a foreign object while en route to the parking area. Later, India’s DGCA confirmed that the object was a cargo container that had fallen off a vehicle and ended up on a taxiway. Further investigation is being carried out, the DGCA said. Photos shared on social media showed a hole in the engine’s air intake.
Air India A350 Engine Damaged at Delhi
The aircraft, VT-JRB, was operating Flight AI101 from New Delhi to New York. Soon after take-off, the flight had to return to Delhi because Iranian airspace was suddenly closed.
After landing safely at Runway 28 at IGI airport, the aircraft started taxiing towards the apron area. At the taxiway N and N4 intersection, one of the engines ingested a cargo container. The episode occurred around 5.25 am, when visibility was poor due to dense fog. The container was sucked into the aircraft’s No. 2 engine, causing the most damage.
The civil aviation ministry shared more details about the incident. As stated by the ministry, a tug operated by BWFS was conveying baggage containers to the Baggage Make-up Area of Terminal 3. While crossing the taxiway joint on the vehicular lane, a container fell onto the taxiway. That container was in the aircraft's path and was sucked into the engine as the plane passed.
What was Said by Air India?
Air India confirmed that Flight AI101, operating from Delhi to New York, returned to Delhi shortly after takeoff because Iran closed its airspace, which affected its planned route. Post landing in Delhi, the aircraft was struck by a foreign object while taxiing in dense fog, which resulted in damage to the right engine.”
“The aircraft was safely positioned at the parking stand, guaranteeing the safety of all passengers and crew on board”.
What is Revealed by the Initial Investigation?
Initial investigation has revealed that a BWFS tug conveying a few containers to the ‘Baggage Makeup Area’ of Terminal 3 crossed this intersection while on the vehicular lane. Throughout crossing, one of the containers collapsed onto the taxiway intersection. This container was downed into the No. 2 engine of the A350 aircraft.
The aircraft is grounded as the investigation continues, and authorities are focusing on airside safety, particularly through low-visibility conditions.”
Source: Financial Express
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