A Srinagar-bound SpiceJet flight returned to Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after witnessing a false warning within the cockpit on Tuesday, the airline knowledgeable.
“On April 18, SpiceJet B737 aircraft operating flight SG-8373 (Delhi-Srinagar) returned back to Delhi as the AFT cargo fire light illuminated in the cockpit,” the airline stated in an announcement.
The mild later extinguished upon actions taken by the captain, SpiceJet stated and added that earlier than touchdown, all operational parameters had been noticed to be regular.
“The light later extinguished upon actions taken by the captain. Subsequently, upon opening of AFT cargo no sign of fire or smoke was found and based on initial assessment, the warning was observed to be false,” the assertion added.
The plane landed safely and passengers had been deplaned usually, it added. A supply, nonetheless, stated {that a} full emergency was declared for SpiceJet flight to Srinagar from Delhi, which had 140 passengers on board.
“Full emergency was declared at 10:40 am on Tuesday for SpiceJet’s Delhi-Srinagar flight SG 8373. The flight landed back at IGI airport safely,” the supply stated. The plane has been parked, he added.
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