US-bound Air India flight diverted to Magadan in Russia after engine glitch
A San Francisco-bound Air India flight AI173 from Delhi was diverted and bound to make an emergency landing at Magadan airport in Russia on Tuesday due to a glitch in one of its engines, said the Tata Group-owned Air India.
“Air India flight AI173 of June 6, operating Delhi-San Francisco has developed a technical issue with one of its engines. The flight, carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew, was diverted and landed safely in Magadan airport in Russia,” Air India said in the statement.
According to media reports, the airplane faced the problem mid-flight, making the pilot take immediate action to ensure the safety of all onboard.
