Airlines’ three in-flight engine shutdowns spark probe in India

India is investigating three separate incidents in the past two months where airline pilots had to shut down plane engines mid-flight made by a joint venture of General Electric Co., according to people familiar with the matter.

The so-called commanded in-flight shutdowns — when pilots intentionally turn off one of the two engines after encountering problems — may have stemmed from different issues. Modern commercial jetliners are equipped to fly and land safely with a single engine.