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Burning smell forces Chennai-bound Air India flight to return to Mumbai
An Air India flight from Mumbai to Chennai was forced to return mid-air due to a burning smell in the cabin. The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers were deboarded without incident. Ground support was provided following the precautionary landing.
Air India flight to Chennai returns to Mumbai after burning smell in cabin
Mumbai:A Chennai-bound Air India flight was forced to return to Mumbai on Saturday due to a “burning smell” in the cabin.
The aircraft, however, landed back safely, Air India said in a statement.
“Air India flight AI 639, operating from Mumbai to Chennai, on Friday, June 27, made a precautionary air-return to Mumbai due to a burning smell in the cabin,” the airline said in a statement.
The flight landed “safely” back in Mumbai, and an aircraft change was initiated, Air India said without giving specific details.
The airline further said its ground teams in Mumbai provided all necessary support to passengers to minimise the inconvenience caused by this unforeseen disruption.