Air India Delhi-Ahmedabad flight AI2939 returns shortly after takeoff after smoke indicator raises alarm

An Air India flight AI2939, operating from Delhi to Ahmedabad, returned shortly after takeoff on 27 November. A smoke indication from the aircraft’s cargo raised an alarm, following which the crew promptly initiated precautionary safety procedures as part of standard operating protocols.

An Air India official said, “The crew operating flight AI2939 from Delhi to Ahmedabad on 27 November decided to return to Delhi shortly after takeoff due to a smoke indication in the cargo hold area, which was later found to be false after the aircraft underwent thorough precautionary checks,” ANI reported.