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Air India San FranciscoDelhi Flight Diverts to Mongolia Over Suspected Technical Issue

Engineers are inspecting the Boeing 777 in Ulaanbaatar, with the airline coordinating onward travel for passengers.

Overview

  • Flight AI174 diverted to Ulaanbaatar on November 2 after the crew suspected a technical problem en route from San Francisco to Delhi via Kolkata.
  • The Boeing 777 landed safely with no injuries reported, and passengers were disembarked at the airport.
  • Air India says the aircraft is undergoing necessary technical checks while teams assist customers with rebooking and care on the ground.
  • India’s Civil Aviation Ministry is in touch with the airline to support arrangements for passengers, according to reports.
  • One report cited low engine oil as a possible factor, though the airline has not confirmed any cause and inspections are ongoing.