'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday': SpiceJet Boeing 737 with 150 on board makes emergency landing at Delhi airport following ‘engine failure’ after takeoff
Times of India
by SAURABH SINHAFebruary 24, 2026
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A SpiceJet Boeing 737 carrying approximately 150 passengers made an emergency landing at Delhi Airport following an engine failure shortly after takeoff on Tuesday morning. Flight SG121 departed from Delhi at 6:08 a.m. and returned just 41 minutes later at 6:49 a.m. The pilot issued a Mayday call upon detecting the technical issue, prompting immediate action by air traffic control. Despite the emergency, the aircraft landed safely in Delhi, with all passengers disembarking normally.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/24/2026