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National News: An IndiGo flight traveling from Delhi to Goa was forced to make an emergency landing at Mumbai airport on Wednesday after it suffered a mid-air engine failure. According to a news agency, the aircraft remained circling in the air for nearly 17 minutes before the pilot safely landed the plane in Mumbai. This incident adds to a series of technical glitches reported in Indian aviation over the past few weeks. Notably, after the June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad, multiple cases of in-flight engine failures and technical issues have surfaced.
An RTI report has disclosed that India has recorded 65 cases of aircraft engine failure over the past five years, sparking serious concerns about flight safety and the overall standards of aircraft maintenance in the country.
On Wednesday morning, an Air India Express flight from Dubai to Lucknow was cancelled after a technical fault was discovered just moments before takeoff. All 166 passengers had boarded the aircraft and completed check-in when the pilot noticed an engine malfunction while starting the aircraft. Air India engineers were called in, but the issue couldn't be resolved, leading to flight cancellations. All passengers were provided with hotel accommodation. This follows another recent incident where a Hyderabad-bound flight had to be cancelled after boarding due to a similar problem.
On Tuesday, a Delhi to Patna IndiGo flight was forced to perform a go-around during landing at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport due to an unstable approach. The aircraft landed safely on the second attempt. Similarly, on July 9, a Patna to Delhi flight had to return to Patna after a bird strike shortly after takeoff.
With multiple incidents occurring in a short period, passenger confidence in flight safety is being tested. Industry experts are calling for stricter oversight and improved maintenance protocols, especially as domestic air traffic continues to rise rapidly.
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