NEW DELHI: A Vistara Airbus A320 had to be towed to the terminal after landing safely at the Delhi airport from Bangkok on Tuesday. The aircraft (VT-TNJ) was operating as UK-122.
“The flight was uneventful and landed on runway 10 at IGI airport. After discharge of the runway, engine number 1 was switched off for a single engine cab. During a single engine taxi at the end of taxiway K, engine number 1 failed. Air traffic control was informed and a tow truck was requested,” said a senior official.
Thereafter, the aircraft was moved to the parking bay.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is investigating this engine issue.
A Vistara spokesperson said: “Our flight UK 122 (BKK-DEL) had a minor electrical fault on July 5, 2022, while taxiing in the parking bay, after landing in Delhi. Considering passenger safety and comfort. The crew was selected to tow the plane to the bay.”
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