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

Engineers continue inspections in Ulaanbaatar pending passenger rebooking.

Overview

  • The Boeing 777 operating AI174 diverted to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport on November 2 after the crew suspected a technical issue.
  • Air India says the aircraft landed safely and is undergoing checks, with all passengers and crew reported safe.
  • Engineers have been deployed and the airline is providing refreshments, accommodation and onward travel, with a replacement aircraft to be arranged if the fault is not cleared.
  • India’s civil aviation ministry is in contact with the carrier as passenger assistance and logistics are coordinated.
  • An outlet cited unnamed sources about low engine oil, a claim not verified by Air India or regulators.