A SpiceJet aircraft operating from Delhi to Jabalpur was forced to return to Delhi airport Saturday morning after the crew noticed smoke in the cabin while passing at 5000 ft. No untoward incident was reported and the passengers were disembarked safely, reported news agency ANI.
"On July 2, 2022, SpiceJet Q400 aircraft was operating SG-2962 (Delhi-Jabalpur). While passing 5000ft, the crew noticed smoke in the cabin. The pilots decided to return back to Delhi. Aircraft landed safely at Delhi and passengers were safely disembarked," Said a SpiceJet Spokesperson in a statement, as reported by ANI.
The SG-2862 flight took off from Delhi at 6:15 am for Jabalpur but returned midway and landed at the Delhi airport at 7:00 am.
Earlier on June 19, a SpiceJet Airlines' plane caught fire mid-flight due to technical glitch and made an emergency landing in Patna, Bihar. All 185 passengers were safely rescued.
"The Delhi-bound flight had returned to Patna airport after locals noticed a fire in the aircraft and informed district and airport officials. All 185 passengers were safely deboarded. The reason is a technical glitch, engineering team analysing further," Chandrashekhar Singh, Patna District Magistrate told media persons.