An Air India Boeing 777-300ER flight bound for Mumbai returned safely to Delhi on today morning after a technical issue was detected in its right-hand engine.
Flight AI887, carrying approximately 335 passengers, was airborne for nearly an hour following takeoff around 6:30 am when the crew observed that the engine oil pressure on the right engine had dropped to zero during flap retraction. according to PTI.
Following standard operating procedures, the pilots decided to return to Delhi, where the aircraft made an emergency landing without incident.
Air India confirmed that all passengers and crew disembarked safely and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused.
The plane is currently undergoing inspections, and alternative arrangements have been made to transport passengers to Mumbai.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation noted that a review of previous records did not indicate any abnormal oil consumption.
