Summary
India's aviation authority is investigating an Air India plane incident at Delhi airport where the engine sucked in a cargo container. The plane, carrying around 240 passengers, was taxiing when the container fell from a vehicle. The engine was damaged, but no one was injured.
Key Facts
- An Air India Airbus A350's engine sucked in a cargo container at Delhi airport.
- The incident happened while the aircraft was taxiing to the parking area after a reroute due to Iranian airspace closure.
- Around 240 passengers were on board; no injuries were reported.
- The cargo container fell from a vehicle when its wheel came off.
- Dense fog at the time led to poor visibility during the incident.
- India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation is investigating what happened.
- Metal debris was removed from the taxiway, and the damaged plane was moved for repairs.
- The plane was grounded, affecting some of Air India's long-haul routes.
