Air India Delhi-Mumbai Flight Returns After Engine Shutdown; DGCA to Investigate

An Air India Delhi-Mumbai flight returned to Delhi shortly after take-off due to an engine shutdown caused by critically low oil pressure on Engine No. 2. The crew safely landed the aircraft, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced an investigation. Air India is assisting affected passengers and highlighted its enhanced 'Fog Care' preparations to minimize disruptions during the upcoming fog season, designated by the DGCA from December 2025 to February 2026.

An Air India flight, AIC 887, en route from Delhi to Mumbai, experienced an engine shutdown and returned to Delhi shortly after its Monday take-off. The incident occurred during flap retraction when the flight crew observed critically low engine oil pressure on Engine No. 2, which subsequently dropped to zero. Following standard procedure, the crew safely shut down the affected engine and landed the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft back in Delhi. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into the technical issue, stating the incident will be probed by the airline's Permanent Investigation Board under the supervision of Director Air Safety (NR). Air India is providing immediate assistance to all affected passengers, arranging alternative flights to their destination. Furthermore, the airline emphasized its comprehensive preparations for the upcoming fog season, from December 10, 2025, to February 10, 2026, as designated by the DGCA. Measures include CAT III B crew rostering and aircraft deployment, along with a 'Fog Care' initiative to proactively identify potentially affected flights and communicate schedule changes to travelers, aiming to minimize passenger inconvenience during adverse weather conditions.