Vistara flight to Kolkata suffers technical snag; returns to Delhi
A Vistara en route to Kolkata suffered a technical problem and returned to the national capital on Friday evening, according to the airline.
An informed source said the plane operating UK 707 suffered an engine failure and there were about 160 passengers on board.
“Shortly after take-off, a technical problem was detected with Vistara UK Flight 707 which was operating from Delhi to Kolkata on July 7, 2023. As a precautionary step as per standard operating procedures, the pilots decided to turn back and land safely at IGI Airport,” a Vistara spokesperson said in a statement. Delhi”.
However, the source said that the plane suffered an engine failure and made an emergency landing at Delhi airport.
The spokesman said that the plane is undergoing the necessary checks.
“A replacement aircraft has been arranged immediately, which will depart shortly after all customers have been taken on board. The concerned team is making every effort to minimize inconvenience to customers by making the necessary arrangements,” the spokesperson said.
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First published: Jul 07 2023 | 8:57 PM ist