NEW DELHI: There was a scare at IGI Airport after one of the engines of a GoAir A-320 (neo) developed a major snag and failed soon after takeoff. Delhi Police said it got calls from three Dwarka residents around 7.35pm, all of them saying they had seen flames and heard unusual sounds from the engine of an aircraft that had just taken off. The Bangalore-bound flight, with 193 people on board, returned to IGI and landed safely, but not before plenty of drama.
Police say they informed the Central Industrial Security Force, who in turn alerted the air traffic control.Preparing for the worst, DCP southwest Surender Singh alerted police stations around the airport to prepare for any eventuality near the Ghoyla Dairy area – where the aircraft was headed.
Some passengers on board the G8 557 flight also saw fire in the engine and reported it to the cabin crew. “I saw a big fire on one of the engines. It lasted about 30 seconds, and then it was put off,” said Saurabh Tandon, who was on this plane.
