India

Alliance Air Flight Lands Safely After Mid-Air Engine Failure

Published: 11 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

An Alliance Air flight operating from Prayagraj to Delhi made an emergency landing at Delhi Airport after one of its engines became inoperative during the journey. The ATR 72-600 aircraft, operating as flight 9I 698, was carrying around 40 people and landed safely at about 2:15 pm. No injuries were reported.

Key Takeaways

The incident adds to recent aviation safety concerns, but the crew successfully handled the situation and the aircraft landed safely. Authorities and the airline are expected to examine the engine failure and the aircraft's technical condition.

Sources

Deccan Chronicle, The Hindu