Chennai International Airport on Tuesday, fire broke out in one of the engines of an international cargo plane arriving from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
According to PTI, the fire was detected in the fourth engine of the aircraft during landing. The pilots immediately alerted airport authorities for assistance. Despite the incident, the cargo plane landed safely without making an emergency landing.
While Chennai Airport by giving clarification stated that no major fire in the engine while landing. There was a minor spark and smoke in the engine.
They post a statement through X, “This refers to the media report today on the alleged major fire incident at Chennai Airport involving a cargo aircraft.
It is hereby stated that there was no major fire in the engine while landing. There was a minor spark and smoke in the engine, which may be due to oil dirt, residues, etc. The aircraft didn’t suffer any damage. This has been blown out of proportion. We request the media and press who are business partners of Chennai International Airport to refrain from publishing such reports without confirming from the O/o Airport Director, Chennai Airport so as to not create panic among the travelling public.”
Earlier official stated, that no emergency landing was required, and the pilots brought the aircraft down safely.