AgenciesSpiceJet plane flying from Patna to Delhi had to make an emergency landing at the origin airport after its engine caught fire after a bird hit.
“On June 19, 2022, SpiceJet B737-800 aircraft was operating SG-723 (Patna-Delhi). On takeoff, during rotation, cockpit crew suspected bird hit on Engine #1. As a precautionary measure and as per SOP, Captain shutdown the affected engine and decided to return to Patna,” said a spokesperon at the airline.
He added that the aircraft “landed safely in Patna and passengers were safely deboarded”.
“Post flight inspection showed bird hit with three fan blades damaged,” he added.
“On June 19, 2022, SpiceJet B737-800 aircraft was operating SG-723 (Patna-Delhi). On takeoff, during rotation, cockpit crew suspected bird hit on Engine #1. As a precautionary measure and as per SOP, Captain shutdown the affected engine and decided to return to Patna,” said a spokesperon at the airline.
He added that the aircraft “landed safely in Patna and passengers were safely deboarded”.
“Post flight inspection showed bird hit with three fan blades damaged,” he added.
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