Overview
- Flight AI2812, which turned back early Thursday soon after a 2:15 am takeoff from Mumbai for Bengaluru, landed safely after the crew radioed a 'PAN PAN' alert.
- 'PAN PAN' is an aviation call that signals urgency without immediate danger, which leads controllers to give the flight priority handling.
- Air India said the return was a precaution linked to a suspected technical issue and that the aircraft is grounded for detailed checks.
- The A320neo carried 47 passengers, and an alternate aircraft to Bengaluru departed around 4:45 am after staff assisted those onboard.
- Unnamed officials reported loud sounds, visible sparks, and a stall in engine 2 during departure, claims the airline has not confirmed.