Investigation after Air India jet engine sucks in cargo container at Delhi airport
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.
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