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Vietjet A320 Diverted to Chennai After Reported Engine Failure, Lands Safely

Airport authorities activated then withdrew the Airport Emergency Plan, allowing Chennai to resume normal operations.

Overview

  • A Vietjet Airlines Airbus A320 operating as flight VJC1875 (registration VN-A655) from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo reported an engine failure and was diverted to Chennai Airport.
  • Chennai Airport declared a full emergency at 21:55 local time and put its airport emergency procedures into effect.
  • The aircraft landed safely at 22:27, taxied under its own power to a designated parking stand, and air traffic control withdrew the full emergency at 22:35.
  • Airport officials said normal airport operations continued after the emergency was lifted and ground services handled the diverted aircraft.
  • Authorities have not released details on the cause of the engine issue or on passenger and crew injuries, and standard technical inspections or investigations are expected to follow.