Pilots on the Air India plane that was stranded in Russia had received an indication of low oil pressure in one engine, forcing them to land at a nearby airport, the airline said on Thursday.
Air India’s replacement flight to ferry passengers to the original destination of San Francisco landed on Thursday, with the airline mobilising additional support to carry out clearance formalities for passengers upon arrival, it said.
The original stranded aircraft’s 216 passengers and 16 crew had been housed in makeshift accommodation at Russia’s remote Magadan airport.
