Kochi, Sep 7: An Air India Express flight from Kochi to Abu Dhabi returned to Cochin International Airport after the crew detected a rapid drop in the oil quantity of one of its engines during the flight.
The Boeing 737, operating as flight IX 415, was cruising at around 36,000 feet when the crew noticed the issue. As the oil pressure in the affected engine later entered the danger zone, the pilots followed safety procedures and shut down the engine before turning the aircraft back towards Kochi.
The aircraft landed safely at Cochin International Airport. The incident was handled in line with established safety procedures, and the airline subsequently arranged an alternative aircraft to take the passengers to Abu Dhabi.
The prompt response by the flight crew helped ensure that the technical issue was managed safely without further complications.
The affected aircraft is expected to undergo technical checks to determine the cause of the engine oil issue. The incident also highlights the importance of continuous monitoring of aircraft systems and timely action by flight crews when technical warnings arise.
Air India Express has clarified that the flight was returned in accordance with established safety protocols.