On 4 January, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (registered VT-AND) operated flight AI143 between Delhi, India and Paris Roissy, France. Shortly after take-off, the captain made an announcement indicating that the aircraft suffered a problem with the flaps and slats.
The decision was made to return to Delhi, not before dumping fuel during a holding pattern, as seen on Flightradar24:
Yatrik Sheth, a passenger, witnessed on social media: “AI-143 DEL-CDG, we pushed back on time at 1306 hrs IST. Shortly after takeoff, captain comes on PA to announce we have a snag with the flaps and slats, so we’re returning back to base. Circled over Delhi and dumped fuel.. landed back around 1425 hrs IST.”
The aircraft taxied to a remote area, where engineers got on board. Crew announced that lunch would be served during the maintenance. After lunch, coffee and tea was served.
After a long wait, the captain announced an aircraft change. A new departure has been scheduled for 18:00 (local time).
This post was published on 4 January 2023 13:00
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