Delhi-bound SpiceJet flight returns to Patna airport after engine issues in the aircraft: Airport official (VIDEO)

New Delhi: A major accident was averted after a Delhi-bound SpiceJet flight returned to Patna airport after engine issues in the aircraft on Sunday, said Airport official.

“The Delhi-bound flight had returned to Patna airport after locals noticed a fire in the aircraft & informed district & airport officials. All 185 passengers safely deboarded. Reason is technical glitch, engineering team analysing further…,” said Patna DM Chandrashekhar Singh.

#WATCH Delhi bound SpiceJet flight returns to Patna airport after reporting technical glitch which prompted fire in the aircraft; All passengers safely rescued pic.twitter.com/Vvsvq5yeVJ

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2022

Patna Airport Director also said, “SpiceJet flight from Patna to Delhi was reported to have fire in one engine. The flight landed safely, and all 183 passengers and two infants have deboarded safely.”

However, DGCA informed that the flight returned back after “bird hit” and due to one engine shut in the air, all on-board passengers safe.

This is a developing story.