Key takeaways:
- An Air India flight from New Delhi to San Francisco made an emergency landing in Russia due to a technical issue with one of its engines.
- Local authorities at the airport are providing passengers with food and accommodation while Air India works to send a replacement aircraft.
- The incident has left hundreds of U.S.-bound passengers stranded in Russia and Air India has yet to comment on the situation.
An Air India flight from New Delhi to San Francisco was forced to make an emergency landing in Russia on Tuesday after it developed a technical issue with one of its engines.
The Boeing 777, carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew members, landed safely at Russia’s Magadan airport in the country’s far east, Air India said in a statement. The aircraft is currently undergoing safety checks and the passengers are being provided support on the ground.
Local authorities at the airport have been assisting the airline in making arrangements for the passengers, including providing them with food and accommodation. Air India said it is working to send a replacement aircraft to Russia so the passengers can continue their journey.
The airline has not yet released any information about the cause of the engine failure or when the flight will be able to resume. It is also unclear when the passengers will be able to reach their destination.
The incident has left hundreds of U.S.-bound passengers stranded in Russia. Air India has yet to comment on the situation.
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