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BENGALURU- Tata Group-owned Air India (AI) flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Delhi experienced an engine stall on January 5, 2025.
The flight AI2820 was operated by Airbus A320, registered as VT-TQE. Further, it is a 3.8-year-old aircraft powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. It was also an ex-Vistara plane.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalAir India Bengaluru to Delhi Flight Diverted
According to FlightRadar24 data, Air India flight AI2820 took off from Bengaluru with a delay of over one hour at 7:09 PM local time.
But shortly after takeoff, at 8,000 feet, the flight experienced an engine stall (likely a compressor stall). For those who are not aware of it. Here’s a brief on it:
‘Engine stalls occur when operational processes halt unexpectedly, disrupting normal function. In aircraft engines, compressor stalls manifest as localized airflow disruptions within the gas turbine compressor system.
Compressor surges represent severe stall conditions, characterized by complete airflow disruption through the compressor unit. These incidents range from minor power fluctuations to total compression loss, necessitating fuel flow adjustments for operational recovery.’
Photo: Sandeep Pilania | atc spotterThe flight crew did not declare an emergency, however, they altered ATC and asked for a precautionary landing back at Bengaluru.
Dear Sir, we apologize for the disruption. The flight AI2820 is delayed due to operational reasons. Our colleagues are working diligently to minimize the inconvenience caused. We’re alerting our airport team right away for assistance and updates.
— Air India (@airindia) December 5, 2024
The crew circled in a holding pattern near the airport for around to burn extra fuel to avoid heavy landing. The flight landed safely back at 8:11 PM IST.
The passenger disembarked the aircraft and the airline arranged another aircraft. The flight took off again from BLR at 11:47 PM IST and landed safely at DEL at 2:03 AM IST on January 6, 2025.
Photo: Cado PhotoSimilar Incidents
An American Airlines (AA) Airbus A321 (N153UW) operating flight AA1849 from Charlotte to Portland encountered an engine emergency on January 25, 2024. The aircraft experienced a stall in its left CFM56 engine while cruising at 32,000 feet, approximately 170 nautical miles south of Minneapolis.
The flight crew initiated emergency protocols and descended to 24,000 feet. Standard engine restoration procedures proved unsuccessful despite following prescribed checklists. The pilots diverted to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, executing a landing on runway 12R within 45 minutes of the initial descent.
American Airlines deployed a replacement A321-200 (N994AN) to complete the route, resulting in a 13-hour delay for passengers. The affected aircraft remained grounded at Minneapolis for over three days following the incident.
This event mirrors a similar incident from November 2023, when a United Airlines (UA) flight departing Newark Liberty International Airport experienced a left-engine compressor stall. That incident prompted an emergency declaration and altitude restriction to 10,000 feet before returning to Newark.
Featured Image By Harsh Tekriwal | AvgeekwithLens
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