A SpiceJet Q400 aircraft engine caught fire while carrying out a ground run at Delhi Airport on Tuesday evening. The aircraft and maintenance personnel are safe, according to officials. A SpiceJet spokesperson said that a fire warning was observed in an engine of the Q400 aircraft that was under maintenance, and the fire extinguisher was discharged. The fire brigade was called as a precautionary measure.
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The incident happened hours after the DGCA removed SpiceJet from enhanced surveillance. The airline company has said that all the aircraft and maintenance personnel are safe.
This incident raises concerns about the safety of aircraft maintenance procedures and highlights the importance of strict safety protocols. It is fortunate that no one was injured in this incident, and it serves as a reminder of the need for constant vigilance in the aviation industry.