Created Wednesday, Sep 4th 2024 16:13Z, last updated Wednesday, Sep 4th 2024 16:13Z
An Air India Express Boeing 737-800, registration VT-AXR performing flight
IX-145 from Delhi (India) to Bahrain (Bahrain), was climbing out of Delhi's runway 09 when the crew stopped the climb at FL090 due to engine (CFM56) problems and decided to return to Delhi for a safe landing on Delhi's runway 10 about 30 minutes after departure.
A resident living about 1.1nm from the runway 09 end reported that an aircraft flew over them, then metal pieces fell down onto their property. Responding police recovered some metal pieces, which are now being identified to determine whether they belong to the aircraft or not. India's DGCA is inspecting the aircraft to determine whether a part is missing from the aircraft.
The airline reported the aircraft encountered an engine issue after takeoff, the crew followed procedures and returned to Delhi for a precautionary landing. They are aware of pieces of metal being found but at this time can not confirm whether they belong to the aircraft or not.
One of the pieces recovered by police:
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