SpiceJet flight from Mumbai makes emergency landing in Kolkata after mid-air engine snag

Kolkata airport officials said all passengers and crew of the SpiceJet flight travelling from Mumbai were safe, and the full emergency status was withdrawn immediately after the safe landing.

Airport officials confirmed that all passengers and crew were safe. (File/Representational image)

A SpiceJet flight travelling from Mumbai to Kolkata made an emergency landing at the airport in the West Bengal capital late Sunday due to a technical issue with one of its engines while mid-air.

“The flight, SG670, was carrying more than 188 people (passengers and crew) and landed safely at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport around 11.38 pm. The pilot had declared a full emergency as a precaution,” said an official.

Reports suggest the pilot noticed the engine behaving abnormally just before starting the descent and informed Air Traffic Control (ATC). Emergency services at the Kolkata airport were put on high alert until the plane landed without incident.

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Airport officials confirmed that all passengers and crew were safe, and the full emergency status was withdrawn immediately after the safe landing.

Sources indicate that the flight was significantly delayed, departing from Mumbai at 9:07 pm instead of its scheduled time of 7:10 pm — a nearly two-hour delay.

SpiceJet has not yet released an official statement on the incident.

Sweety Kumari

Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More

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