# An Air India Airbus A320 (VT-TNK) operating from Mumbai to Bengaluru on Thursday returned safely.

*robotics · news · 2026-04-09 · Times of India*

## Key points

- An Air India A320 returned to Mumbai after an engine stall shortly after takeoff.
- Pilots declared PAN PAN, indicating an urgent but not life-threatening situation.
- Passengers reported seeing sparks and hearing a sound from the engine during takeoff.
- A replacement aircraft was arranged to continue the Mumbai to Bengaluru flight.

**Companies:** Air India
**Countries:** India

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