Overview
- Pilots reported an engine anomaly during descent, declared a full emergency and alerted air traffic control as rescue teams took positions.
- The Boeing 737-800 touched down in Kolkata at 11:27 pm and the airport withdrew the emergency at 11:38 pm, officials said.
- All 188 people on board deplaned safely and no injuries were reported, according to airport and airline statements.
- SpiceJet said the aircraft experienced a technical issue during descent and that the crew shut down the affected engine as a precaution with no fire warning in the cockpit.
- The aircraft has been grounded for inspection and the DGCA has launched a probe as the episode draws attention to recent technical incidents reported at the carrier.