GoAir Ahmedabad to Bengaluru flight G8 802 catches fire during takeoff; all passengers safe

Bengaluru-bound GoAir flight G8 802 engine caught a ‘small’ fire at the time of takeoff at Ahmedabad airport, the airline said. The fire has been, however, doused and all passengers and crew are safe.

In a statement, GoAir said that the passenger and crew on GoAir flight G8 802 from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru have been deplaned safely. An alternate aircraft has been arranged to accomodate the passengers.

“The revised departure from Ahmedabad is scheduled at 1.30 due to Bengaluru runway closure till 3 pm,” GoAir said in a tweet.

The airline further said that all the passengers are being provided assistance and refreshments.