(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Plane grounded after locals notice sparks flying out of engine By Web Desk
Published: Sun 19 Jun 2022, 11:53 AM
Last updated: Sun 19 Jun 2022, 12:06 PM
Passengers on a SpiceJet flight were rescued on Sunday after the plane caught fire mid-air.
According to ANI, the aircraft made an emergency landing at Jayprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna after locals noticed a fire in the Delhi-bound flight's engine and informed district and airport officials.
Officials confirm that all 185 people on board were safely deboarded.
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Officials also say a technical glitch caused the fire; the engineering team are analysing further.
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